- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aldie, VA
Lightridge High
Federal NCES profile for Lightridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225003079
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lightridge High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Aldie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lightridge High has class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lightridge High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Aldie, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+155 students YoY
Lightridge High grew from 1,771 students in 2022-23 to 1,926 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 123.3 → 136.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+155 students YoY 510225003079 · Aldie, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,030 enr · 16.5:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Lightridge High grew from 1,771 students in 2022-23 to 1,926 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 123.3 → 136.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lightridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- This school
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
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,710 students
What this shows Lightridge High reports 2,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lightridge High compares
Lightridge High 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,030 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,030
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Virginia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.8%
White 34.4%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Lightridge High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Lightridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lightridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Aldie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,030 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lightridge High
How many students attend Lightridge High?
Lightridge High has 2,030 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aldie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,771 (2022-23) → 1,926 (2023-24), up 155.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lightridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lightridge High is 16.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lightridge High?
8.1% of students at Lightridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lightridge High?
The largest demographic group at Lightridge High is Asian at 41.8% of enrollment, in Aldie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lightridge High?
Lightridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Lightridge High rank among public schools in Aldie?
By Resource Investment Index, Lightridge High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Aldie, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aldie on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Lightridge High, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Freedom High (1,885 students), and Briar Woods High (1,862 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.