Enrollment
701
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashburn, VA
Cedar Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225001915
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Lane Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Lane Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Lane Elementary
Cedar Lane Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashburn, Virginia, enrolling 701 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ashburn's public schools, it stands alongside Rock Ridge High (1,599 students): Cedar Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Cedar Lane Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Lane Elementary compares
Cedar Lane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Asian 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Cedar Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Cedar Lane Elementary.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Cedar Lane 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 Ashburn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Ridge High
Standard public school
1,599 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Madison's Trust Elementary
Standard public school
1,004 students 17:1 students per teacher
Moorefield Station Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 15:1 students per teacher
Creighton's Corner Elementary
Standard public school
824 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Steuart W. Weller Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Lane Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Lane Elementary?
Cedar Lane Elementary has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashburn, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% 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 Cedar Lane Elementary?
20.4% of students at Cedar Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Lane Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Lane Elementary?
Cedar Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Lane Elementary rank among schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Ashburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashburn on the city page.
Is Cedar Lane Elementary a good school?
Cedar Lane Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Lane 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.
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