- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashburn, VA
Eagle Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eagle 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 510225002282
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Ridge Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Eagle Ridge Middle grew from 1,202 students in 2022-23 to 1,277 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 88.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 510225002282 · Ashburn, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,258 enr · 15.3:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Eagle Ridge Middle grew from 1,202 students in 2022-23 to 1,277 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 82.5 → 88.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Eagle 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
Eagle Ridge Middle
1,258 students
What this shows Eagle Ridge Middle reports 1,258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Ridge Middle compares
Eagle Ridge Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 85% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,258
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.4%
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Eagle 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 Eagle Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Eagle 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 Ashburn
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brambleton Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Stone Hill Middle
Standard public school
1,146 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Trailside Middle
Standard public school
1,131 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Farmwell Station Middle
Standard public school
981 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Ridge Middle
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Middle?
Eagle Ridge Middle has 1,258 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,202 (2022-23) → 1,277 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Middle is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Ridge Middle?
8.7% of students at Eagle Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Ridge Middle is Asian at 42.4% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Ridge Middle?
Eagle 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 Eagle Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Eagle 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.