Enrollment
756
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling, VA
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225003091
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks #12 of 14 schools in Sterling, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elaine E. Thompson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sterling, Virginia, enrolling 756 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 756 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and White (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Sterling's public schools, it stands alongside Dominion High (1,453 students): Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.6:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Elaine E. Thompson 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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary compares
Elaine E. Thompson 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Elaine E. Thompson 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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elaine E. Thompson 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 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
Countryside Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 13:1 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
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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
8.2% of students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Sterling, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Elaine E. Thompson Elementary rank among schools in Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks #12 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.
Is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary a good school?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. 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 Elaine E. Thompson 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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