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Battlefield Park Elementary School

5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battlefield Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Battlefield Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Battlefield Park Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Bobcat Pride Establishes Success
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Battlefield Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battlefield Park Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#273 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
80-84%
68%
(20-21)
80-84%
69%
(20-21)
60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
81%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battlefield Park Elementary School's ranking?
Battlefield Park Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Battlefield Park Elementary School often compared to?
Battlefield Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Meadow Elementary School, Pole Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Battlefield Park Elementary School?
368 students attend Battlefield Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Battlefield Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battlefield Park Elementary School?
Battlefield Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battlefield Park Elementary School offer ?
Battlefield Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battlefield Park Elementary School part of?
Battlefield Park Elementary School is part of Hanover County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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