VirginiaSchoolsHugh Mercer Elementary

Hugh Mercer Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Fredericksburg, Virginia · Fredericksburg City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students849
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
849
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Hugh Mercer Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The school enrolls 849 students. It is part of the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictFredericksburg City Public Schools
County51630
CityFredericksburg
ZIP22401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510151000660

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment849

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)