Enrollment
1,131
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trailside Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trailside Middle
Trailside Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Ashburn, Virginia, enrolling 1,131 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 1,131 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ashburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Eagle Ridge Middle (1,258 students): Trailside Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Trailside Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Trailside Middle compares
Trailside Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Trailside Middle.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Trailside Middle a good school?
Trailside Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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