- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+138 students YoY
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 1,018 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+138 students YoY 510225003091 · Sterling, VA Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 12.6:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 1,018 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elaine E. Thompson 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 756
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
756 students
What this shows Elaine E. Thompson Elementary reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elaine E. Thompson Elementary compares
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
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 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
- 2,030
- 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
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 (~756 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 1,018 (2023-24), up 138.
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.
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.