Loudoun County Public Schools

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Ashburn, Virginia - 96 schools

An equity score of 55/100 ranks Loudoun County Public Schools #52 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,953 per pupil, Loudoun County Public Schools ranks #12 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

81,678
Total Enrollment
96
Schools
$18,953
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Loudoun County Public Schools operates 96 public schools serving 81,678 students, placing it among the largest districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 64 combined, 17 middle, 13 high, 2 elementary schools, giving families in a major system a clear picture of grade-band coverage across a large portfolio before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Loudoun County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,953 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 14 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 67.9% local, 27.1% state, and 5.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 55/100, ranked #52 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 17 of 96 schools offering Advanced Placement (401 AP courses district-wide), a 290.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Discovery Elementary, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.

Its largest campus is Independence High, enrolling 2,166 students (3% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is W.O. Robey High, at 59 students, a 37x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

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

55
Equity Score
52 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 61.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Loudoun County Public Schools's schools, above the Virginia average of 53.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Discovery Elementary 77.2
  2. 2 Steuart W. Weller Elementary 76.8
  3. 3 Dominion Trail Elementary 75.2
  4. 4 Farmwell Station Middle 73.7
  5. 5 Countryside Elementary 72.7

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

How Loudoun County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Prince William County Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Chesterfield County Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Henrico County Public Schools Smaller Lower spending Less locally funded
Chesapeake City Public Schools Smaller Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Loudoun County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 combined, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 81,678 students.

How much does Loudoun County Public Schools spend per student?

Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #52 in Virginia.

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 55/100, ranking #52 out of 131 districts in Virginia.