Loudoun County Public Schools

Ashburn, Virginia — 96 schools

81,678
Total Enrollment
96
Schools
$20,784
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Loudoun County Public Schools operates 96 public schools serving 81,678 students, placing it among the larger districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 64 other, 17 middle, 13 high, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 80,173 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Loudoun County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,784 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 67.9% local, 27.1% state, and 5.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $117,170 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #64 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 17 of 96 schools offering Advanced Placement (401 AP courses district-wide), a 290.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.4% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Loudoun County Public Schools school enrollment varies 37× across entities

Loudoun County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 59 students (lowest) to 2,166 students (highest), a spread of 2,107 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Loudoun County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Loudoun County Public Schools is typically wider than the Loudoun County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Loudoun County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 12.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.0%
Federal
27.1%
State
67.9%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
64 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Loudoun County county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$117,170
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 96 schools in Loudoun County Public Schools.

White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 6.8%
Asian 22.3%
Multiracial 6.2%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17 / 96
Schools with AP
401 AP courses total
290.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Loudoun County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Independence High
2,166
Lightridge High
2,030
Freedom High
1,885
Briar Woods High
1,862
John Champe High
1,851
Riverside High
1,710
Willard Middle
1,684
Potomac Falls High
1,662
Stone Bridge High
1,629
Rock Ridge High
1,599
Woodgrove High
1,562
Broad Run High
1,558
Heritage High
1,475
Mercer Middle
1,459
Dominion High
1,453
Park View High
1,409
Tuscarora High
1,377
Loudoun County High
1,334
Eagle Ridge Middle
1,258
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
1,182
Brambleton Middle
1,164
Loudoun Valley High
1,149
Stone Hill Middle
1,146
River Bend Middle
1,137
Trailside Middle
1,131
Harmony Middle
1,115
Belmont Ridge Middle
1,071
Madison'S Trust Elementary
1,004
Farmwell Station Middle
981
Sterling Middle
967
Moorefield Station Elementary
963
Smart'S Mill Middle
885
J. Lupton Simpson Middle
874
Seneca Ridge Middle
862
Harper Park Middle
858
Goshen Post Elementary
851
Cardinal Ridge Elementary
834
Creighton'S Corner Elementary
824
Liberty Elementary
813
Hovatter Elementary
810
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
792
Buffalo Trail Elementary
756
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
756
Arcola Elementary
748
Blue Ridge Middle
714
Steuart W. Weller Elementary
710
Cedar Lane Elementary
701
Little River Elementary
701
Pinebrook Elementary
699
Waxpool Elementary
678
Hutchison Farm Elementary
672
Hillside Elementary
656
Mountain View Elementary
649
Countryside Elementary
648
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary
647
Discovery Elementary
639
Mill Run Elementary
636
Legacy Elementary
627
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
617
Belmont Station Elementary
605
Catoctin Elementary
601
Cool Spring Elementary
591
Frederick Douglass Elementary
581
Evergreen Mill Elementary
569
Potowmack Elementary
568
Dominion Trail Elementary
566
Rolling Ridge Elementary
562
Forest Grove Elementary
529
Lowes Island Elementary
528
Round Hill Elementary
521
Ashburn Elementary
513
Lovettsville Elementary
510
Horizon Elementary
510
Seldens Landing Elementary
508
Newton-Lee Elementary
505
Guilford Elementary
504
Sanders Corner Elementary
503
Sugarland Elementary
502
Sully Elementary
476
Ball'S Bluff Elementary
465
Algonkian Elementary
457
Sycolin Creek Elementary
452
Sterling Elementary
430
Leesburg Elementary
428
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
417
Emerick Elementary
416
Meadowland Elementary
403
Waterford Elementary
243
Lucketts Elementary
242
Hamilton Elementary
170
Middleburg Community Charter
Charter
145
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter
144
Banneker Elementary
139
Lincoln Elementary
91
Aldie Elementary
90
W.O. Robey High
59

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?

Loudoun County Public Schools has 96 schools, including 13 high, 17 middle, 64 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 81,678 students.

How much does Loudoun County Public Schools spend per student?

Loudoun County Public Schools spends $20,784 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #64 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Loudoun County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Loudoun County Public Schools is $117,170 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Loudoun County Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Loudoun County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Loudoun County Public Schools?

Loudoun County Public Schools students are 41.4% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 6.8% African American, averaged across 96 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Loudoun County Public Schools?

Loudoun County Public Schools has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #64 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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