- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling, VA
Countryside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Countryside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002413
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Countryside Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Sterling, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Countryside Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 510225002413 · Sterling, VA Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 13:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Countryside Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Countryside 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 648
Countryside Elementary
648 students
What this shows Countryside Elementary reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Countryside Elementary compares
Countryside 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Countryside Elementary 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 Countryside 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside 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 Sterling
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dominion High
Standard public school
1,453 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Potowmack Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Grove Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Lowes Island Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 13.9:1 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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside Elementary
How many students attend Countryside Elementary?
Countryside Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterling, VA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Countryside Elementary?
35.7% of students at Countryside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Countryside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Countryside Elementary is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Sterling, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside Elementary?
Countryside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Countryside Elementary rank among schools in Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Sterling, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Countryside 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.