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Rural Point Elementary School

7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rural Point Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rural Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rural Point Elementary School's student population of 650 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Exceeding the expected.
Average Class Size
15 students
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Rural Point Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Point Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#74 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
90%
68%
(20-21)
87%
69%
(20-21)
85-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Roadrunners
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Point Elementary School's ranking?
Rural Point Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rural Point Elementary School?
650 students attend Rural Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rural Point Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rural Point Elementary School?
Rural Point Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Point Elementary School offer ?
Rural Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rural Point Elementary School part of?
Rural Point Elementary School is part of Hanover County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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