Enrollment
810
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510225003086
Hovatter Elementary — Aldie, VA
Federal NCES profile for Hovatter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 75
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)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hovatter 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
Hovatter Elementary reports 810 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 2.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 95% below the Virginia average and 95% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 270 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58/100 (C), calculated from 4 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 Hovatter 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 95% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 77% | — | — |
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
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 95% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Virginia — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 270 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 810 Top 77% in Virginia — larger than 23% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 2.7% -95% vs state
NCES ID 510225003086
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Asian 38.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 270:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.9%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Hovatter 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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Arcola Elementary
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748 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pinebrook Elementary
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Aldie Elementary
Standard public school
90 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hovatter Elementary
How many students attend Hovatter Elementary?
Hovatter Elementary has 810 students enrolled. It is a other school in Aldie, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hovatter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hovatter Elementary is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hovatter Elementary?
2.7% of students at Hovatter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hovatter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hovatter Elementary is White at 44.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Aldie, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hovatter Elementary?
Hovatter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.