At a glance
Reported students
859
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
812
Hugh Mercer Elementary: 859 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 880
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Hugh Mercer Elementary
Hugh Mercer Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fredericksburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Fredericksburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 859 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (30.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hugh Mercer Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21%
- Hispanic26%
- Black30.3%
- Asian15%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lafayette Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
812 reported students
Gladys West Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Walker-Grant Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
796 reported students
James Monroe High
High · Grades 09–12
1,013 reported students
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
149 reported students
Public schools near Hugh Mercer Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Elementary Elementary · Fredericksburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 812 | 1.9 mi |
| Gladys West Elementary Elementary · Fredericksburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | — | 1.9 mi |
| Salem Elementary Elementary · Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 2.8 mi |
| Ferry Farm Elementary Elementary · Stafford County Public Schools | PK–05 | 555 | 3 mi |
| Falmouth Elementary Elementary · Stafford County Public Schools | KG–05 | 724 | 3.1 mi |
| Spotswood Elementary Elementary · Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hugh Mercer Elementary
What grades does Hugh Mercer Elementary serve?
Hugh Mercer Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fredericksburg City Public Schools.
How many students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary reported 859 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 880 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hugh Mercer Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 859 students and 54.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hugh Mercer Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hugh Mercer Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fredericksburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hugh Mercer Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hugh Mercer Elementary in?
Hugh Mercer Elementary is part of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, based in Fredericksburg, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hugh Mercer Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lafayette Elementary (1.9 mi), Gladys West Elementary (1.9 mi), Salem Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.