- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leesburg, VA
Smart's Mill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smart's Mill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225002446
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smart's Mill Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smart's Mill Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smart's Mill Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Smart's Mill Middle held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510225002446 · Leesburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 11.8:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Smart's Mill Middle held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Smart's Mill Middle 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
Smart's Mill Middle
885 students
What this shows Smart's Mill Middle reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smart's Mill Middle compares
Smart's Mill Middle 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 | 31.8% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
15.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Asian 7.6%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Smart's Mill Middle 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 Smart's Mill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smart's Mill Middle'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 middle schools in Leesburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smart's Mill Middle
How many students attend Smart's Mill Middle?
Smart's Mill Middle has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leesburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smart's Mill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smart's Mill Middle 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 Smart's Mill Middle?
31.8% of students at Smart's Mill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smart's Mill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Smart's Mill Middle is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smart's Mill Middle?
Smart's Mill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Smart's Mill Middle rank among middle schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smart's Mill Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Leesburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Smart's Mill Middle, 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.