Pole Green Elementary

8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pole Green Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is a key part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is situated adjacent to the expansive Pole Green Park, which provides a unique community setting for both academic and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both strong academic foundations and the development of character in its young learners.

The school community at Pole Green is characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative spirit between staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By utilizing its proximity to local parks and integrating modern instructional practices, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As a staple of the Mechanicsville area, Pole Green Elementary consistently strives to maintain high academic standards while promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for its diverse student body.

527

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pole Green Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	31
Black	34
Asian	24
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
382 (72.5%)
Two or More
55 (10.4%)
Black
34 (6.5%)
Hispanic
31 (5.9%)
Asian
24 (4.6%)
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)365-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 1

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 92