- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashburn, VA
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Lee Carter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002751
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary ranks #15 of 16 schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary shrank from 848 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 510225002751 · Ashburn, VA Other · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 13.7:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary shrank from 848 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rosa Lee Carter 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 792
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
792 students
What this shows Rosa Lee Carter Elementary reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosa Lee Carter Elementary compares
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 84% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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
Asian 61.6%
White 15.3%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Rosa Lee Carter 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 Rosa Lee Carter 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosa Lee Carter 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
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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
Steuart W. Weller Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Lane Elementary
Standard public school
701 students 13.5:1 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
How many students attend Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary has 792 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
9.0% of students at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary is Asian at 61.6% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary 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 Rosa Lee Carter Elementary rank among schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary ranks #15 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 Rosa Lee Carter 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.