- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashburn, VA
Trailside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Trailside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225002965
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trailside Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trailside Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Trailside Middle held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510225002965 · Ashburn, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,131 enr · 14.1:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Trailside Middle held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Trailside 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
Trailside Middle
1,131 students
What this shows Trailside Middle reports 1,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trailside Middle compares
Trailside 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,131
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Asian 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Trailside 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 Trailside Middle 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 Trailside 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 Ashburn
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Eagle Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,258 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Brambleton Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Stone Hill Middle
Standard public school
1,146 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Farmwell Station Middle
Standard public school
981 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trailside Middle
How many students attend Trailside Middle?
Trailside Middle has 1,131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailside Middle is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trailside Middle?
17.7% of students at Trailside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trailside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Trailside Middle is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trailside Middle?
Trailside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Trailside Middle rank among middle schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Trailside 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.