- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Purcellville, VA
Loudoun Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Loudoun Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225000924
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loudoun Valley High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Purcellville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loudoun Valley High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loudoun Valley High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Loudoun Valley High held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 102.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510225000924 · Purcellville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,149 enr · 11.8:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Loudoun Valley High held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 102.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Loudoun Valley High 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
Loudoun Valley High
1,149 students
What this shows Loudoun Valley High reports 1,149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loudoun Valley High compares
Loudoun Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 78% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,149
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Loudoun Valley High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Loudoun Valley High 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 Loudoun Valley High'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
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 (~1,149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loudoun Valley High
How many students attend Loudoun Valley High?
Loudoun Valley High has 1,149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Purcellville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,178 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loudoun Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loudoun Valley High is 11.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Loudoun Valley High?
12.8% of students at Loudoun Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loudoun Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Loudoun Valley High is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Purcellville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loudoun Valley High?
Loudoun Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Loudoun Valley High rank among public schools in Purcellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Loudoun Valley High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, 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 Purcellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Loudoun Valley High, 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.