- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, VA
Ball's Bluff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ball's Bluff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225001143
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ball's Bluff Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ball's Bluff Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ball's Bluff Elementary ranks #2 of 13 schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ball's Bluff Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510225001143 · Leesburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Ball's Bluff Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ball's Bluff 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 465
Ball's Bluff Elementary
465 students
What this shows Ball's Bluff Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ball's Bluff Elementary compares
Ball's Bluff 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Asian 11.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Ball's Bluff 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 Ball's Bluff 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 | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Ball's Bluff 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 Leesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Tuscarora High
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1,377 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Catoctin Elementary
Standard public school
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Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ball's Bluff Elementary
How many students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary?
Ball's Bluff Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ball's Bluff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ball's Bluff Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Ball's Bluff Elementary?
26.7% of students at Ball's Bluff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ball's Bluff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ball's Bluff Elementary is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ball's Bluff Elementary?
Ball's Bluff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Ball's Bluff Elementary rank among schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ball's Bluff Elementary ranks #2 of 13 schools in Leesburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Ball's Bluff 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.