- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, VA
Catoctin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Catoctin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225000914
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catoctin Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Catoctin Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catoctin Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Catoctin Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510225000914 · Leesburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 13.4:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Catoctin Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Catoctin 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 601
Catoctin Elementary
601 students
What this shows Catoctin Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catoctin Elementary compares
Catoctin 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Catoctin 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 Catoctin 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catoctin 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.
Heritage High
Standard public school
1,475 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Tuscarora High
Standard public school
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
Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 10.6:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catoctin Elementary
How many students attend Catoctin Elementary?
Catoctin Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catoctin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Catoctin Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Catoctin Elementary?
28.8% of students at Catoctin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catoctin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Catoctin Elementary is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catoctin Elementary?
Catoctin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Catoctin Elementary rank among schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Catoctin Elementary ranks #5 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 Catoctin 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.