Enrollment
90
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aldie Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aldie Elementary
Aldie Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Aldie, Virginia, enrolling 90 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Aldie Elementary is leaner than roughly 98% of Virginia schools and 35% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Virginia schools, with 90 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Aldie's public schools, it stands alongside Goshen Post Elementary (851 students): Aldie Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 12.5:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Aldie Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aldie Elementary compares
Aldie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Aldie Elementary.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aldie Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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