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Pearson's Corner Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

50^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Pearson's Corner Elementary is a PK–5 public school in Mechanicsville, VA, serving 571 students as part of Hanover County Public Schools, a district ranked in the top 25% of Virginia school divisions. The school has earned 5-star ratings in nearly every year over the past decade and currently ranks 50th out of 1,111 elementary schools statewide (95th percentile) for 2025–2026, with a peak of 22nd the previous year. This places it far ahead of every nearby school, including Rural Point Elementary (156th), Cool Spring Elementary (245th), and Kersey Creek Elementary (316th), and it outperforms schools in neighboring Henrico County Public Schools by hundreds of positions, such as Greenwood Elementary (381st), Chamberlayne Elementary (1,013th), and Longdale Elementary (1,053rd).

Academically, the school delivers results far above district and state averages in every subject and grade. In the most recent testing year, 5th-grade math proficiency reached 95.7%—about 24 points above the Virginia average—while 5th-grade science hit 92.7%, and 4th-grade VA Studies reached 94.1%. Reading proficiency rose from 81.4% in 3rd grade to 92.1% in 4th and 91.7% in 5th. The next-best 5th-grade math score among nearby schools was Rural Point Elementary at 91.0%, followed by Pole Green Elementary at 83.6% and Mechanicsville Elementary at 81.0%. The school also serves all student groups well: economically disadvantaged students rank in the 93rd percentile statewide, students with disabilities rank in the 85th percentile, and both male and female students earn 5-star ratings.

Attendance and efficiency further set Pearson's Corner Elementary apart. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 2.8% is less than half the district average of 6.9% and five times lower than the Virginia average of 14.8%. By contrast, Mechanicsville Elementary—just 4.7 miles away—has a rate of 10.9%, while Chamberlayne Elementary and Longdale Elementary report rates around 17%. The school also achieves these outcomes while spending $9,958 per student—roughly $2,000 less than Mechanicsville Elementary ($12,199) and Washington-Henry Elementary ($12,171). Pearson's Corner Elementary combines exceptional academics, excellent attendance, and strong results for all student groups without above-average spending.

571

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,958

Per pupil spending ?

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

(804) 723-3660

District: Hanover County Public Schools

Students who attend Pearson's Corner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chickahominy Middle
High:	Atlee High

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Asian:

8.4%

African American:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (91% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hanover County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg78%

Virginia avg72%

50^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 14Elementary Schools in the Hanover County Public Schools

27^th of 131Hanover County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.7	50 of 1111	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	92.1	22 of 1110	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	36 of 1114	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	48 of 1114	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	40 of 1109	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	68 of 1103	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	29 of 1105	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	81.6	130 of 1097	88.1%	★★★★☆
2017	85.1	80 of 1099	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	88.9	29 of 1096	97.4%	★★★★★
2015	81.5	137 of 1100	87.5%	★★★★☆
2014	90.5	26 of 1110	97.7%	★★★★★
2013	78.7	165 of 1120	85.3%	★★★★☆
2012	84.3	68 of 1117	93.9%	★★★★★
2011	87.1	22 of 1117	98.0%	★★★★★
2010	86.8	17 of 1113	98.5%	★★★★★
2009	80.4	98 of 1082	90.9%	★★★★★
2008	84.3	43 of 1081	96.0%	★★★★★
2007	84.6	57 of 1083	94.7%	★★★★★
2006	82.2	80 of 1071	92.5%	★★★★★
2005	84.1	71 of 1062	93.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	6 of 249	97.6%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.4	65 of 420	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	83 of 355	76.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	86.4	85 of 1100	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	90.5	29 of 1096	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.7	65 of 1098	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	43 of 1100	96.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	72 of 1040	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	91.0	30 of 1046	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	29 of 1036	97.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.5	40 of 1099	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	91.6	21 of 1093	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	25 of 1101	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	67 of 1093	93.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.4	88 of 974	91.0%	★★★★★
2025	87.2	31 of 973	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	50 of 979	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.7	86 of 984	91.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)96th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)92nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)91st percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2026)85th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies94%+24 vs state

Science93%+24 vs state

Mathematics93%+19 vs state

English Reading89%+17 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 8, 2019

Wow! Just wow! The huge dip in the rankings is a clear indication that this school does not set every child up for success - only the chosen ones. "Thank goodness" this is finally being brought to the forefront! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pearson's Corner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8290 New Ashcake Road	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3660	571	40	14.2	15.1%	432 (75.7%)	35 (6.1%)	21 (3.7%)	48 (8.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.8%)	89.7	50^th of 1111 public elementary schools	95.5%		92.1	22^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	98.0%	28	90.7	92.1	95.7	92.7	81.4	92.1	91.7	94.1	$9,958	$294	$9,664
Kersey Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10004 Learning Lane	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3440	672	47	14.2	16.1%	529 (78.7%)	54 (8.0%)	30 (4.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.7%)	72.2	316^th of 1111 public elementary schools	71.6%		74.8	292^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	73.7%	24	80.0	89.8	74.3	76.2	77.8	86.1	76.0	88.8	$10,224	$469	$9,755
Cool Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9964 Honey Meadows Rd	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3560	852	56	15.2	13.8%	569 (66.8%)	58 (6.8%)	31 (3.6%)	114 (13.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (9.3%)	77.3	245^th of 1111 public elementary schools	77.9%		80.1	212^th of 1110 public elementary schools	80.9%	33	90.6	86.4	78.2	76.0	84.6	80.4	84.9	86.0	$9,775	$373	$9,402
Washington-Henry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9025 Washington Henry Drive	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-2300	386	30	12.8	35.8%	257 (66.6%)	39 (10.1%)	27 (7.0%)	30 (7.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	72.1	317^th of 1111 public elementary schools	71.5%		71.6	332^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	70.1%	15	84.1	76.6	80.0	80.3	77.3	81.8	82.0	83.1	$12,171	$156	$12,014
Rural Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7161 Studley Road	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3580	627	43	14.5	14.5%	490 (78.1%)	23 (3.7%)	28 (4.5%)	37 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.5%)	83.2	156^th of 1111 public elementary schools	86.0%		86.3	97^th of 1110 public elementary schools	91.3%	59	81.5	90.8	91.0	85.6	81.5	86.5	86.6	91.8	$10,002	$456	$9,547
Chamberlayne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 St Charles Rd	Richmond	23227	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 261-5030	389	27	14.4	89.2%	50 (12.9%)	208 (53.5%)	80 (20.6%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.3%)	12	1013^th of 1111 public elementary schools	8.8%		33	802^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	27.7%	211	39.4	61.4	52.6	49.1	44.6	61.4	52.6		$11,652	$824	$10,828
Longdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9500 Norfolk St	Glen Allen	23060	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 261-5095	476	35	13.6	89.3%	84 (17.6%)	239 (50.2%)	85 (17.9%)	33 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.1%)	7	1053^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	5.2%		13.9	989^th of 1110 public elementary schools	10.9%	64	42.5	48.9	42.3	54.9	40.0	46.8	50.7		$11,699	$1,579	$10,120
Laurel Meadow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8248 Lee-Davis Road	Mechanicsville	23111	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-2040	591	45	13.1	44.0%	411 (69.5%)	63 (10.7%)	64 (10.8%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	67.8	376^th of 1111 public elementary schools	66.2%		63.3	439^th of 1110 public elementary schools	60.5%	63	89.7	80.7	79.0	81.1	73.6	70.9	80.0	78.2	$11,541	$545	$10,995
Mechanicsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7425 Mechanicsville Elementary	Mechanicsville	23111	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 723-3640	572	45	12.7	100.9%	322 (56.3%)	89 (15.6%)	61 (10.7%)	31 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (11.9%)	48.1	631^st of 1111 public elementary schools	43.2%		55.7	534^th of 1110 public elementary schools	51.9%	97	72.0	83.7	81.0	64.2	54.9	74.5	65.7	67.4	$12,199	$1,347	$10,852
Pole Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8393 Pole Green Park Ln	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 365-4700	527	39	13.5	20.9%	382 (72.5%)	34 (6.5%)	31 (5.9%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (10.4%)	65.3	410^th of 1111 public elementary schools	63.1%		80.8	202^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	81.8%	208	82.4	76.0	83.6	81.4	74.5	72.9	75.3	76.6	$11,057	$645	$10,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearson's Corner Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Pearson's Corner Elementary?

Students at Pearson's Corner Elementary are 76% White, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Pearson's Corner Elementary in?

Hanover County Public Schools

Is Pearson's Corner Elementary a good school?

Yes! Pearson's Corner Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 50^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Pearson's Corner Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pearson's Corner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chickahominy Middle
High : Atlee High

How many students attend Pearson's Corner Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 571 students attended Pearson's Corner Elementary.

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