- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashburn, VA
Hillside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225001855
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 16
- schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #9 of 16 schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225001855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Hillside Elementary grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 510225001855 · Ashburn, VA Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 15.3:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Hillside Elementary grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hillside 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 656
Hillside Elementary
656 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Elementary compares
Hillside 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 75% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
8.8%
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Asian 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Hillside 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 Hillside Elementary 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 Hillside 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 Ashburn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Ridge High
Standard public school
1,599 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Madison's Trust Elementary
Standard public school
1,004 students 17:1 students per teacher
Moorefield Station Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 15:1 students per teacher
Creighton's Corner Elementary
Standard public school
824 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Steuart W. Weller Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary
How many students attend Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary 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 Hillside Elementary?
14.2% of students at Hillside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary?
Hillside 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 Hillside Elementary rank among schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #9 of 16 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 schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Hillside 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.