Laurel Meadow Elementary School in Mechanicsville, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Laurel Meadow Elementary School is a suburban public school in Mechanicsville, Virginia that is part of Hanover County Public Schools. It serves 591 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

591 Students

40 Teachers

8248 Lee Davis Rd

Mechanicsville, VA 23111 View local requests

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Laurel Meadow Elementary School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Laurel Meadow Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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