- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleburg, VA
Banneker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banneker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225000911
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banneker Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
Banneker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Banneker Elementary shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 510225000911 · Middleburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 9.3:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Banneker Elementary shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Banneker 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 139
Banneker Elementary
139 students
What this shows Banneker Elementary reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banneker Elementary compares
Banneker 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 3% in Virginia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Banneker Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Banneker 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banneker 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
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banneker Elementary
How many students attend Banneker Elementary?
Banneker Elementary has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banneker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banneker Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 41% 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 Banneker Elementary?
27.9% of students at Banneker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banneker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banneker Elementary is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Middleburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banneker Elementary?
Banneker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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).
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Banneker 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.