- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leesburg, VA
Belmont Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225002414
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Ridge Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Ridge Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Belmont Ridge Middle held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510225002414 · Leesburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 14.3:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Belmont Ridge Middle held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Belmont Ridge Middle 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
Belmont Ridge Middle
1,071 students
What this shows Belmont Ridge Middle reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont Ridge Middle compares
Belmont Ridge Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Belmont Ridge Middle 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 Belmont Ridge Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont Ridge Middle'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 middle schools in Leesburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,071 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Ridge Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Ridge Middle is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Ridge Middle?
Belmont Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Belmont Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Belmont Ridge Middle, 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.