Rolling Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Rolling Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Sterling, Virginia, serving 502 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Rolling Ridge Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.56%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 16.63% to 84.2% Hispanic. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.04% to 95.02% over the past few years, much higher than the 20.12% to 98.61% range of nearby schools. However, Rolling Ridge's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is consistently lower than the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 49.3%, compared to the district's 78.75% and the state's 70.11%.

Over the past several years, Rolling Ridge Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 380th out of 1,096 Virginia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 889th out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. While the school's Asian students perform relatively well, ranking 57th out of 238 Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024, the African American, Hispanic, and White student subgroups all perform significantly below the state averages. Notably, Horizon Elementary, located just 2.09 miles away, consistently outperforms Rolling Ridge Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 E Frederick Dr
       Sterling, VA  20164


(571) 434-4540

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
889th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,372 Help


Students who attend Rolling Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sterling Middle
High:    Park View High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.3%
White:
15.9%
Asian:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rolling Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 56th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rolling Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.3%), White (15.9%), Asian (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rolling Ridge Elementary is 9.8, which is the 9th best among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rolling Ridge Elementary is $17,372, which is the 21st highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rolling Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rolling Ridge Elementary 889th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rolling Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Rolling Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.77 743rd 1062 30.0%
2006 65.31 344th 1071 67.9%
2007 50.00 595th 1083 45.1%
2008 56.94 492nd 1081 54.5%
2009 52.78 549th 1082 49.3%
2010 57.90 488th 1113 56.2%
2011 34.50 886th 1117 20.7%
2012 28.03 958th 1117 14.2%
2013 44.26 695th 1120 37.9%
2014 50.62 591st 1110 46.8%
2015 67.09 344th 1100 68.7%
2016 65.55 380th 1096 65.3%
2017 50.27 618th 1099 43.8%
2018 45.89 694th 1097 36.7%
2019 35.87 808th 1105 26.9%
2021 38.63 731st 1103 33.7%
2022 36.31 770th 1109 30.6%
2023 29.58 847th 1114 24.0%
2024 25.68 889th 1114 20.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.93 151st 300 49.7%
2024 31.09 222nd 306 27.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.53 789th 1036 23.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.95 844th 1100 23.3%
2024 23.59 901st 1098 17.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.94 831st 1093 24.0%
2024 27.88 861st 1101 21.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.90 82nd 230 64.3%
2024 72.34 57th 238 76.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.65 454th 588 22.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.15 447th 564 20.7%
2024 25.97 464th 580 20.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rolling Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.10 887th 984 9.9%
2024 8.81 945th 979 3.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Rolling Ridge 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 563 563
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 556 556
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 598 598
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 613 613
1993 484 38 70 27 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 503 44 75 32 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 388 50 53 35 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 388 50 53 35 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 406 47 59 55 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 376 45 67 63 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1999 404 52 65 73 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 376 72 75 100 5 n/a n/a -4 624
2001 375 88 70 128 4 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 241 50 71 103 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 241 50 71 103 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 174 42 60 115 4 n/a n/a 1 396
2005 144 43 75 133 3 n/a n/a 10 408
2006 130 44 70 156 3 n/a n/a 13 416
2007 107 40 72 167 1 n/a n/a 11 398
2008 127 51 70 227 3 n/a n/a 23 501
2009 99 52 80 239 2 n/a n/a 25 497
2010 104 58 87 266 2 n/a n/a 33 550
2011 118 58 79 320 9 0 24 0 608
2012 107 55 90 325 6 0 24 0 607
2013 103 46 74 333 4 0 30 0 590
2014 94 50 71 338 7 0 32 0 592
2015 98 50 84 345 8 0 33 0 618
2016 108 57 92 363 5 0 25 0 650
2017 88 52 74 332 4 0 28 0 578
2018 84 51 76 339 4 0 23 0 577
2019 96 48 89 331 5 0 25 0 594
2020 83 41 83 316 3 0 26 0 552
2021 87 50 87 281 2 0 25 0 532
2022 91 45 77 295 0 0 18 0 526
2023 77 40 77 299 0 1 8 0 502
2024 82 40 69 311 0 2 12 0 516

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rolling Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 563 29.7 18.9 n/a
1990 556 28.5 19.5 n/a
1991 598 32.8 18.2 n/a
1992 613 33.4 18.3 n/a
1993 619 32.5 19.0 n/a
1994 654 35.0 n/a 6
1995 527 n/a 0.0 4.6
1996 527 n/a 0.0 4.6
1997 567 n/a 0.0 5.5
1998 551 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 595 34.0 17.5 15.6
2000 624 n/a 0.0 16.9
2001 665 35.0 19.0 17.7
2002 468 8.0 58.5 19.7
2003 468 8.0 58.5 19.7
2004 396 34.5 11.5 24.8
2005 408 33.5 12.2 27.4
2006 416 35.0 11.9 38.5
2007 398 43.0 9.3 42.1
2008 501 31.0 16.2 46
2009 497 30.0 16.6 48.5
2010 550 30.5 17.9 51.5
2011 608 32.6 18.6 55.6
2012 607 31.1 19.5 57.2
2013 590 30.3 19.4 61.2
2014 592 31.3 18.8 63.5
2015 618 31.0 19.9 61.8
2016 650 46.0 14.1 64.2
2017 578 34.9 16.5 72.7
2018 577 34.8 16.5 71.6
2019 594 37.5 15.8 73.6
2020 552 49.7 11.0 76.3
2021 532 51.7 10.2 n/a
2022 526 47.5 11.0 80
2023 502 50.0 10.0 95
2024 516 52.5 9.8 94.4

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 Rolling Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 563 29.7 18.9 n/a
1990 556 28.5 19.5 n/a
1991 598 32.8 18.2 n/a
1992 613 33.4 18.3 n/a
1993 619 32.5 19.0 n/a
1994 654 35.0 n/a 6
1995 527 n/a 0.0 4.6
1996 527 n/a 0.0 4.6
1997 567 n/a 0.0 5.5
1998 551 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 595 34.0 17.5 15.6
2000 624 n/a 0.0 16.9
2001 665 35.0 19.0 17.7
2002 468 8.0 58.5 19.7
2003 468 8.0 58.5 19.7
2004 396 34.5 11.5 24.8
2005 408 33.5 12.2 27.4
2006 416 35.0 11.9 38.5
2007 398 43.0 9.3 42.1
2008 501 31.0 16.2 46
2009 497 30.0 16.6 48.5
2010 550 30.5 17.9 51.5
2011 608 32.6 18.6 55.6
2012 607 31.1 19.5 57.2
2013 590 30.3 19.4 61.2
2014 592 31.3 18.8 63.5
2015 618 31.0 19.9 61.8
2016 650 46.0 14.1 64.2
2017 578 34.9 16.5 72.7
2018 577 34.8 16.5 71.6
2019 594 37.5 15.8 73.6
2020 552 49.7 11.0 76.3
2021 532 51.7 10.2 n/a
2022 526 47.5 11.0 80
2023 502 50.0 10.0 95
2024 516 52.5 9.8 94.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rolling Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $389 (2.9%) $12,851 (97.1%) $13,240
2020 $698 (4.4%) $15,102 (95.6%) $15,800
2021 $601 (3.5%) $16,771 (96.5%) $17,372

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rolling Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 808th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 847th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rolling Ridge Elementary)7853.3
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rolling Ridge Elementary)5952.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rolling Ridge Elementary)9067
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rolling Ridge Elementary)7461.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rolling Ridge Elementary)8159
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Rolling Ridge Elementary)6746.2
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rolling Ridge Elementary)6261.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8479.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594502
 15.5%
African American4840
 16.7%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian8977
 13.5%
Hispanic331299
 9.7%
Pacific Islander01
White9677
 19.8%
Two or More Races258
 68%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%95%
 21.5%


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Students at Rolling Ridge Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 16% White, 13% Asian, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rolling Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sterling Middle
High : Park View High

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended Rolling Ridge Elementary.

Rolling Ridge Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Virginia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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