Cold Harbor Elementary

6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cold Harbor Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is a key component of the Hanover County Public Schools system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The campus on Cold Harbor Road serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, offering a curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere that involves parents, teachers, and staff. Cold Harbor Elementary prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its students, often implementing programs that encourage character building, school spirit, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on high standards and supportive instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

495

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cold Harbor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	45
Black	35
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
360 (72.7%)
Hispanic
45 (9.1%)
Two or More
40 (8.1%)
Black
35 (7.1%)
Asian
14 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)723-3620
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 85