Enrollment
756
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510225003091
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary — Sterling, VA
Federal NCES profile for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elaine E. Thompson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary reports 756 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 8.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 86% below the Virginia average and 84% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $20,784 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.9% from local sources (property taxes), 27.1% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elaine E. Thompson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 86% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Virginia — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,784
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 756 Top 73% in Virginia — larger than 27% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 8.2% -86% vs state
NCES ID 510225003091
Student demographics
Asian 52.9%
White 25.4%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Elaine E. Thompson Elementary.
$20,784
Per student
+28%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
How many students attend Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has 756 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sterling, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
8.2% of students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is Asian at 52.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sterling, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.