Enrollment
1,071
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 510225002414
Belmont Ridge Middle — Leesburg, VA
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Ridge Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Belmont Ridge Middle reports 1,071 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 75.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% below the Virginia average and 68% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 268 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $20,784 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.9% from local sources (property taxes), 27.1% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belmont Ridge Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 72% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$20,784
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,071 Top 87% in Virginia — larger than 13% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 75.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.7% -72% vs state
NCES ID 510225002414
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 268:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.7%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Belmont Ridge Middle.
$20,784
Per student
+28%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont Ridge Middle
How many students attend Belmont Ridge Middle?
Belmont Ridge Middle has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leesburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Ridge Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmont Ridge Middle?
16.7% of students at Belmont Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Ridge Middle is White at 43.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Leesburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Ridge Middle?
Belmont Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.