Enrollment
748
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcola Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcola Elementary
Arcola Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aldie, Virginia, enrolling 748 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (28%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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): Arcola Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12.5:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Arcola 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 Arcola Elementary compares
Arcola 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Arcola 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 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
- 2,166
- 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
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
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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arcola Elementary a good school?
Arcola Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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