- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aldie, VA
Arcola Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arcola Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002762
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcola Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Aldie · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcola Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcola Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Aldie, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Arcola Elementary held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510225002762 · Aldie, VA Other · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 12.9:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Arcola Elementary held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Arcola 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 748
Arcola Elementary
748 students
What this shows Arcola Elementary reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcola Elementary compares
Arcola Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.6%
White 28.1%
African American 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Arcola 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 Arcola Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcola 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
Pinebrook Elementary
Standard public school
699 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Aldie Elementary
Standard public school
90 students 9:1 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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcola Elementary
How many students attend Arcola Elementary?
Arcola Elementary has 748 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aldie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcola Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Arcola Elementary?
16.5% of students at Arcola Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcola Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arcola Elementary is Asian at 42.6% of enrollment, in Aldie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcola Elementary?
Arcola Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Arcola Elementary rank among schools in Aldie?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcola Elementary ranks #5 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 Arcola 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.