Is Banneker Elementary a good school?

Banneker Elementary ranks 494 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Banneker Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended Banneker Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Banneker Elementary?

Students at Banneker Elementary are 66% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Banneker Elementary attend?

Students who attend Banneker Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Blue Ridge Middle High : Loudoun Valley High

Banneker Elementary

Summary:

Banneker Elementary is a public elementary school in Middleburg, Virginia, serving 172 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Banneker Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (21.51%) and students of two or more races (8.14%) compared to nearby schools. The school has also demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with higher proficiency rates in SOL/Mathematics for 3rd, 5th, and 4th grades (88%, 84%, and 66.67%, respectively) than the Loudoun County Public Schools and Virginia state averages. Additionally, Banneker Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 14 students per teacher over the past three school years, and a higher spending per student of $22,570 in the 2020-2021 school year compared to nearby schools.

However, Banneker Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and there are indications of potential gender-based and racial performance gaps that warrant further investigation. While the school has shown strong performance in certain areas, some nearby schools, such as Kenneth W. Culbert Elementary and Aldie Elementary, have outperformed Banneker in terms of overall statewide ranking and proficiency rates in various subject areas. Additionally, Banneker Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.49% to 29.83% over the past two school years, suggesting that the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

35231 Snake Hill Rd
Middleburg, VA 20117

(540) 751-2480

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
494^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,570

Students who attend Banneker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Blue Ridge Middle
High:	Loudoun Valley High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Banneker Elementary ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 44^th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.57. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banneker Elementary is $22,570, which is the 5^th highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.

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Banneker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Banneker Elementary 494^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Banneker Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Banneker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Banneker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	54.13	523^rd	1062	50.8%
2006	67.11	319^th	1071	70.2%
2007	71.00	253^rd	1083	76.6%
2008	76.80	160^th	1081	85.2%
2009	64.14	363^rd	1082	66.5%
2010	59.94	448^th	1113	59.7%
2011	41.42	779^th	1117	30.3%
2012	50.33	623^rd	1117	44.2%
2013	34.03	832^nd	1120	25.7%
2014	60.59	435^th	1110	60.8%
2015	43.38	729^th	1100	33.7%
2016	62.45	422^nd	1096	61.5%
2017	70.51	300^th	1099	72.7%
2018	60.08	467^th	1097	57.4%
2019	77.33	206^th	1105	81.4%
2021	58.51	485^th	1103	56.0%
2022	46.76	649^th	1109	41.5%
2023	50.56	605^th	1114	45.7%
2024	59.57	494^th	1114	55.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Banneker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.11	506^th	1100	54.0%
2024	67.14	378^th	1098	65.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Banneker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.15	616^th	1093	43.6%
2024	52.37	555^th	1101	49.6%

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Rank History for White students at Banneker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.13	545^th	984	44.6%
2024	68.34	287^th	979	70.7%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Banneker Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	71	71
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	91	91
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96	96
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	97	97
1993	88	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1994	84	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1995	173	15	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1996	173	15	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1997	148	16	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1998	154	20	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
1999	149	17	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2000	152	21	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	-4	178
2001	141	20	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2002	134	22	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2003	134	22	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2004	138	11	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	1	167
2005	122	12	6	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2006	133	10	6	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2007	138	8	6	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
2008	151	7	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	3	193
2009	149	4	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	3	179
2010	142	6	4	29	0	n/a	n/a	5	186
2011	142	12	4	32	1	0	5	0	196
2012	144	9	4	37	1	0	6	0	201
2013	138	8	5	30	1	0	3	0	185
2014	114	7	2	32	0	0	6	0	161
2015	114	10	0	31	0	0	2	0	157
2016	115	7	0	30	0	0	2	0	154
2017	93	9	0	36	1	0	2	0	141
2018	107	10	1	39	0	0	3	0	160
2019	112	6	2	35	0	0	3	0	158
2020	131	6	3	42	0	1	8	0	191
2021	98	10	0	44	0	1	8	0	161
2022	120	5	3	41	0	1	11	0	181
2023	113	4	3	37	0	1	14	0	172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banneker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	71	5.9	12.0	n/a
1990	91	7.5	12.1	n/a
1991	96	7.7	12.4	n/a
1992	97	7.8	12.4	n/a
1993	101	7.3	13.8	n/a
1994	94	5.0	n/a	18.1
1995	190	n/a	0.0	12.1
1996	190	n/a	0.0	12.1
1997	169	n/a	0.0	12.4
1998	178	n/a	0.0	9.6
1999	172	12.5	13.8	11.6
2000	178	n/a	0.0	13.7
2001	173	9.0	19.2	11.6
2002	175	3.0	58.3	18.9
2003	175	3.0	58.3	18.9
2004	167	14.0	11.9	12.7
2005	158	13.5	11.7	13.3
2006	167	14.0	11.9	12.6
2007	173	17.0	10.2	18.5
2008	193	12.0	16.1	15.3
2009	179	11.0	16.3	14.2
2010	186	11.5	16.0	22.7
2011	196	11.2	17.3	25
2012	201	11.3	17.7	25.9
2013	185	10.8	17.0	24.3
2014	161	8.8	18.2	28.6
2015	157	9.0	17.4	31.8
2016	154	9.0	17.1	33.8
2017	141	8.3	16.9	40.4
2018	160	9.3	17.1	38.1
2019	158	9.3	16.9	30.4
2020	191	11.1	17.0	28.3
2021	161	12.8	12.5	n/a
2022	181	12.9	14.0	29.8
2023	172	15.7	10.9	28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Banneker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	71	5.9	12.0	n/a
1990	91	7.5	12.1	n/a
1991	96	7.7	12.4	n/a
1992	97	7.8	12.4	n/a
1993	101	7.3	13.8	n/a
1994	94	5.0	n/a	18.1
1995	190	n/a	0.0	12.1
1996	190	n/a	0.0	12.1
1997	169	n/a	0.0	12.4
1998	178	n/a	0.0	9.6
1999	172	12.5	13.8	11.6
2000	178	n/a	0.0	13.7
2001	173	9.0	19.2	11.6
2002	175	3.0	58.3	18.9
2003	175	3.0	58.3	18.9
2004	167	14.0	11.9	12.7
2005	158	13.5	11.7	13.3
2006	167	14.0	11.9	12.6
2007	173	17.0	10.2	18.5
2008	193	12.0	16.1	15.3
2009	179	11.0	16.3	14.2
2010	186	11.5	16.0	22.7
2011	196	11.2	17.3	25
2012	201	11.3	17.7	25.9
2013	185	10.8	17.0	24.3
2014	161	8.8	18.2	28.6
2015	157	9.0	17.4	31.8
2016	154	9.0	17.1	33.8
2017	141	8.3	16.9	40.4
2018	160	9.3	17.1	38.1
2019	158	9.3	16.9	30.4
2020	191	11.1	17.0	28.3
2021	161	12.8	12.5	n/a
2022	181	12.9	14.0	29.8
2023	172	15.7	10.9	28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Banneker Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$534 (3.4%)	$15,342 (96.6%)	$15,876
2020	$448 (2.4%)	$18,576 (97.6%)	$19,024
2021	$829 (3.7%)	$21,741 (96.3%)	$22,570

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Banneker Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 605^th of 1114 Elementary schools	35.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Banneker Elementary)	100	82.4	17.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	77.1	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Banneker Elementary)	69	67.7	1.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	76	73.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Banneker Elementary)	90	67.9	22.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	79.1	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Banneker Elementary)	87	78.6	8.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	81	80.9	0.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Banneker Elementary)	96	77.1	18.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	78.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Banneker Elementary)	87	48.6	38.4%
5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	85	73.3	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Banneker Elementary)	91	65.7	25.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	84	79.6	4.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	172	8.9%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	35	37	5.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	112	113	0.9%
Two or More Races	3	14	366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	28.5%	1.9%

Schools Near Banneker Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Banneker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	35231 Snake Hill Rd	Middleburg	20117	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2480	172	16	10.9	28.5%	113 (65.7%)	4 (2.3%)	37 (21.5%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.1%)	59.6	494^th of 1114 public elementary schools	55.7%		50.6	605^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.7%	111	88.0	66.7	84.0	60.0	72.0	66.7	76.0	83.3	$22,570	$829	$21,741
Middleburg Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	101 North Madison Street	Middleburg	20117	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(540) 687-5048	143	11	13.6		95 (66.4%)	10 (7.0%)	11 (7.7%)	11 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.2%)	55.4	550^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.6%		36.9	760^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.8%	210	83.3	69.6	61.1	61.1	87.5	65.2	66.7	78.3	$18,484	$48	$18,437
Claude Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3284 Rectortown Rd	Marshall	20115	Fauquier County	Fauquier County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 422-7690	258	19	13.5	76.0%	128 (49.6%)	10 (3.9%)	96 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.3%)	34.7	781^st of 1114 public elementary schools	29.9%		50.6	604^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.8%	177	54.3	59.6	82.2	55.6	50.0	68.2	65.1		$12,324	$931	$11,393
Aldie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23269 Meetinghouse Ln	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4380	111	11	10.3	21.6%	67 (60.4%)	5 (4.5%)	15 (13.5%)	14 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.1%)	92.9	13^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.8%		86.7	97^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.3%	84	92.3	95.7	89.5	89.5	100.0	100.0	89.5	100.0	$25,490	$370	$25,119
W.G. Coleman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4096 Zulla Road	The Plains	20198	Fauquier County	Fauquier County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 422-7550	337	24	14.0	36.8%	209 (62.0%)	7 (2.1%)	95 (28.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.1%)	40.1	725^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.9%		67.6	375^th of 1114 public elementary schools	66.3%	350	47.1	70.9	68.2	65.9	52.2	75.9	77.3		$11,082	$00	$11,082
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18048 Lincoln Rd	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2430	95	11	9.0	5.3%	83 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	92.6	16^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.6%		62.1	447^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.9%	431	94.1	94.1	94.1	88.9	88.2	94.1	94.4	100.0	$31,918	$290	$31,628
Emerick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	440 S Nursery Ave	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 571-2440	406	31	13.3	11.1%	327 (80.5%)	10 (2.5%)	29 (7.1%)	14 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	87.2	82^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	92.6%		90.5	47^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.8%	35	86.6	97.1	80.3	83.3	87.9	92.8	89.2	91.3	$18,701	$256	$18,446
Round Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17115 Evening Star Dr	Round Hill	20141	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2450	586	41	14.2	11.9%	465 (79.4%)	12 (2.0%)	57 (9.7%)	19 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	74.8	285^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.8	334^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.0%	49	85.3	78.5	78.5	74.2	81.4	87.9	78.5	79.3	$17,445	$244	$17,201
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	36803 Allder School Rd.	Purcellville	21032	Albemarle County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2550	686	50	13.7	16.3%	510 (74.3%)	22 (3.2%)	110 (16.0%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.1%)	63.9	440^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.5%		62.8	436^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.9%	4	68.9	74.1	78.8	78.8	71.8	74.1	81.8	75.3	$18,602	$381	$18,220
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	38180 West Colonial Highway	Hamilton	20158	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2540	430	36	11.9	10.7%	331 (77.0%)	9 (2.1%)	41 (9.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.4%)	81.2	196^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.4%		66.7	388^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.2%	192	85.0	87.0	86.9	79.8	74.6	84.1	88.1	86.8	$23,059	$483	$22,576

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