- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, VA
Sycolin Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sycolin Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002755
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycolin Creek Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycolin Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycolin Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 13 schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Sycolin Creek Elementary shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 510225002755 · Leesburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 11:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Sycolin Creek Elementary shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sycolin Creek 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 452
Sycolin Creek Elementary
452 students
What this shows Sycolin Creek Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycolin Creek Elementary compares
Sycolin Creek 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 12% in Virginia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Asian 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Sycolin Creek 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 Sycolin Creek 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 | Higher 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 Sycolin Creek 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 Leesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Heritage High
Standard public school
1,475 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Tuscarora High
Standard public school
1,377 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Catoctin Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycolin Creek Elementary
How many students attend Sycolin Creek Elementary?
Sycolin Creek Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycolin Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycolin Creek Elementary is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 30% 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 Sycolin Creek Elementary?
7.9% of students at Sycolin Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycolin Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sycolin Creek Elementary is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycolin Creek Elementary?
Sycolin Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Sycolin Creek Elementary rank among schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycolin Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 13 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 schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Sycolin Creek 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.