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#1334 of 1,851 schools in VA
Cold Harbor Elementary
Elementary School · Hanover County Public Schools · Mechanicsville, VA
A Hanover County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6740 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Math 79% vs VA 72% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cold Harbor Elementary score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cold Harbor Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated907/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,736
Median home value
$324,600
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Laurel Meadow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Arthur Ashe Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Landmark Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanover County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #22 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cold Harbor Elementary is listed in Hanover County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cold Harbor Elementary
Cold Harbor Elementary is a public elementary school in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County Public Schools, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,334 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cold Harbor Elementary
What grades does Cold Harbor Elementary serve?
Cold Harbor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cold Harbor Elementary?
Cold Harbor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Harbor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Harbor Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cold Harbor Elementary rank in VA?
Cold Harbor Elementary ranks #1,334 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Cold Harbor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cold Harbor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cold Harbor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Harbor Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cold Harbor Elementary a charter school?
No, Cold Harbor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cold Harbor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cold Harbor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cold Harbor Elementary?
43.4% of students at Cold Harbor Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (804) 723-3620
- Area population (ZIP 23111)
- 37,699
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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