Hillside Elementary

Summary:

Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashburn, Virginia, serving 627 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Hillside Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools.

Hillside Elementary's students perform exceptionally well on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Loudoun County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hillside Elementary's 5th-grade students achieved 93.28% proficiency in English Reading, compared to 80.52% for Loudoun County and 71.93% for Virginia. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 40.67% White, 32.38% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 6.54% African American, and 7.02% two or more races, is higher than the nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students.

Hillside Elementary's performance on SOL assessments is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as Asian students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's high per-student spending of $15,139 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Belmont Station Elementary and Newton-Lee Elementary, may contribute to its consistent high performance and ability to support the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 43000 Ellzey Dr
       Ashburn, VA  20148


(571) 252-2170

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,139 Help


Students who attend Hillside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle
High:    Briar Woods High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  627

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.7%
Asian:
32.4%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillside Elementary ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th 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 85.27. (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 Hillside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Elementary is $15,139. 40 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillside Elementary 116th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hillside 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 Hillside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.89 184th 1062 82.7%
2006 78.85 131st 1071 87.8%
2007 75.30 190th 1083 82.5%
2008 76.27 166th 1081 84.6%
2009 66.58 332nd 1082 69.3%
2010 71.16 247th 1113 77.8%
2011 72.90 229th 1117 79.5%
2012 73.59 227th 1117 79.7%
2013 77.99 180th 1120 83.9%
2014 86.69 66th 1110 94.1%
2015 71.79 271st 1100 75.4%
2016 78.94 168th 1096 84.7%
2017 78.75 166th 1099 84.9%
2018 80.41 149th 1097 86.4%
2019 72.77 273rd 1105 75.3%
2021 82.39 175th 1103 84.1%
2022 83.51 154th 1109 86.1%
2023 79.84 210th 1114 81.1%
2024 85.27 116th 1114 89.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.79 63rd 300 79.0%
2024 82.03 35th 306 88.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.99 112th 1036 89.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.59 268th 1100 75.6%
2024 82.15 151st 1098 86.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.92 160th 1093 85.4%
2024 84.44 119th 1101 89.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.64 63rd 230 72.6%
2024 74.29 47th 238 80.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.61 135th 579 76.7%
2024 65.16 200th 588 66.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.22 181st 564 67.9%
2024 71.03 158th 580 72.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.80 506th 984 48.6%
2024 75.27 193rd 979 80.3%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 385 45 26 12 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 615 42 30 22 3 n/a n/a -4 708
2001 536 28 21 19 3 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 649 39 35 36 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2003 649 39 35 36 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2004 694 40 54 36 2 n/a n/a 8 834
2005 620 36 83 31 4 n/a n/a 19 793
2006 601 34 87 25 5 n/a n/a 18 770
2007 626 22 80 33 3 n/a n/a 19 783
2008 624 25 90 40 3 n/a n/a 23 805
2009 594 23 87 32 3 n/a n/a 23 762
2010 582 26 97 32 2 n/a n/a 24 763
2011 527 22 89 66 0 0 36 0 740
2012 518 31 108 65 1 0 40 0 763
2013 471 28 112 60 4 0 43 0 718
2014 456 39 112 58 3 0 47 0 715
2015 449 27 107 61 5 0 44 0 693
2016 392 34 113 50 4 0 47 0 640
2017 428 30 226 57 4 0 51 0 796
2018 392 32 225 65 3 1 67 0 785
2019 381 35 230 57 2 1 59 0 765
2020 307 34 153 56 0 2 51 0 603
2021 245 29 158 59 3 2 52 0 548
2022 241 32 169 66 2 1 52 0 563
2023 255 41 203 79 3 2 44 0 627

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 Hillside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 471 n/a 0.0 2.1
2000 708 n/a 0.0 2
2001 607 34.0 17.9 0.3
2002 760 7.0 108.6 1.1
2003 760 7.0 108.6 1.1
2004 834 45.0 18.5 0.7
2005 793 45.0 17.6 1.7
2006 770 44.0 17.5 0.5
2007 783 51.0 15.4 1
2008 805 38.6 20.9 1.3
2009 762 40.0 19.1 1.5
2010 763 36.5 20.8 1.6
2011 740 32.3 22.9 1.9
2012 763 34.4 22.1 2.6
2013 718 33.8 21.2 4.5
2014 715 34.0 21.0 4.1
2015 693 35.0 19.8 3.6
2016 640 34.0 18.8 4.1
2017 796 37.8 21.0 4.3
2018 785 38.0 20.6 5.1
2019 765 40.3 18.9 5.9
2020 603 38.0 15.8 8.5
2021 548 36.3 15.0 n/a
2022 563 35.8 15.7 9.1
2023 627 43.0 14.5 16.3

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 Hillside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 471 n/a 0.0 2.1
2000 708 n/a 0.0 2
2001 607 34.0 17.9 0.3
2002 760 7.0 108.6 1.1
2003 760 7.0 108.6 1.1
2004 834 45.0 18.5 0.7
2005 793 45.0 17.6 1.7
2006 770 44.0 17.5 0.5
2007 783 51.0 15.4 1
2008 805 38.6 20.9 1.3
2009 762 40.0 19.1 1.5
2010 763 36.5 20.8 1.6
2011 740 32.3 22.9 1.9
2012 763 34.4 22.1 2.6
2013 718 33.8 21.2 4.5
2014 715 34.0 21.0 4.1
2015 693 35.0 19.8 3.6
2016 640 34.0 18.8 4.1
2017 796 37.8 21.0 4.3
2018 785 38.0 20.6 5.1
2019 765 40.3 18.9 5.9
2020 603 38.0 15.8 8.5
2021 548 36.3 15.0 n/a
2022 563 35.8 15.7 9.1
2023 627 43.0 14.5 16.3

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 Hillside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.5%) $10,526 (99.5%) $10,578
2020 $142 (1.0%) $13,751 (99.0%) $13,893
2021 $383 (2.5%) $14,756 (97.5%) $15,139

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 210th of 1114 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)9386.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hillside Elementary)7682.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)8492.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Hillside Elementary)8089
 9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)9276.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Hillside Elementary)9271.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Hillside Elementary)8881.1
 6.9%
   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 Students765627
 18%
African American3541
 17.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian230203
 11.7%
Hispanic5779
 38.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White381255
 33.1%
Two or More Races5944
 25.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%16.3%
 10.4%


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Students who attend Hillside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Ridge Middle
High : Briar Woods High

Hillside Elementary ranks 116th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 627 students attended Hillside Elementary.

Students at Hillside Elementary are 41% White, 32% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American.


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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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