- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aldie, VA
Aldie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aldie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225000908
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aldie Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Aldie · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aldie Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aldie Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Aldie, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Aldie Elementary shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510225000908 · Aldie, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 9:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Aldie Elementary shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Aldie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 90
Aldie Elementary
90 students
What this shows Aldie Elementary reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aldie Elementary compares
Aldie Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 17.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 5.6%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Aldie Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aldie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aldie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Aldie
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Goshen Post Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Hovatter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Buffalo Trail Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 12:1 students per teacher
Arcola Elementary
Standard public school
748 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pinebrook Elementary
Standard public school
699 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aldie Elementary
How many students attend Aldie Elementary?
Aldie Elementary has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aldie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldie Elementary is 9:1, which is 35% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aldie Elementary?
20.7% of students at Aldie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aldie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aldie Elementary is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Aldie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aldie Elementary?
Aldie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aldie Elementary rank among schools in Aldie?
By Resource Investment Index, Aldie Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Aldie, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aldie on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Aldie Elementary, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.