John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Summary:

John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Leesburg, Virginia, serving 626 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district.

John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. Students excel on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Loudoun County and Virginia state averages, particularly in Mathematics where 95.28% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 81% for Loudoun County and 67.98% for Virginia. The school also has a relatively diverse student population and a low student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its success.

Compared to nearby schools in the Loudoun County district, John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary outperforms most on SOL assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 5th grade Mathematics, the school had a proficiency rate of 95.28%, compared to 85% for Evergreen Mill Elementary, 62.62% for Frances Hazel Reid Elementary, and 81.72% for Seldens Landing Elementary. The school's consistent high performance, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its ability to excel despite having a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, further demonstrate its exceptional educational quality.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 691 Potomac Station Dr NE
       Leesburg, VA  20176


(571) 252-2870

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,743 Help


Students who attend John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harper Park Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
Asian:
18.2%
Hispanic:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Compare Details John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 17th 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 82.77. (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 John W. Tolbert Junior 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 John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary is $15,743. 33 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary 157th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See John W. Tolbert Junior 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 John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.97 592nd 1062 44.3%
2006 59.07 446th 1071 58.4%
2007 47.94 633rd 1083 41.6%
2008 52.61 571st 1081 47.2%
2009 59.17 443rd 1082 59.1%
2010 56.95 511th 1113 54.1%
2011 55.17 534th 1117 52.2%
2012 60.03 443rd 1117 60.3%
2013 74.87 230th 1120 79.5%
2014 75.93 209th 1110 81.2%
2015 71.32 283rd 1100 74.3%
2016 79.77 157th 1096 85.7%
2017 76.71 194th 1099 82.3%
2018 77.14 193rd 1097 82.4%
2019 76.32 221st 1105 80.0%
2021 84.86 142nd 1103 87.1%
2022 81.38 191st 1109 82.8%
2023 79.69 214th 1114 80.8%
2024 82.77 157th 1114 85.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.18 121st 247 51.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.75 44th 300 85.3%
2024 81.82 37th 306 87.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.36 229th 1036 77.9%
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Rank History for Female students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.39 273rd 1100 75.2%
2024 79.78 186th 1098 83.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.33 139th 324 57.1%
2024 39.81 274th 355 22.8%
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Rank History for Male students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.23 154th 1093 85.9%
2024 81.58 165th 1101 85.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.44 113th 230 50.9%
2024 74.38 46th 238 80.7%
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Rank History for African American students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.25 20th 579 96.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.93 163rd 564 71.1%
2024 77.40 105th 580 81.9%
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Rank History for White students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.44 321st 984 67.4%
2024 77.69 149th 979 84.8%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Open Quote I absolutely love this school! I was shocked when I saw that it only has 2 stars. This school is amazing - always has different clubs and activities for parents and the kids to get involved in, the teachers use technology to help teach the kids... Including iPads, smart boards.. They make videos and post them on a secured site for parents to watch. The principal is completely on the ball - we had a bully issue on the bus at the beginning of the year - within 30 minutes of sending an email to my son's teacher, the principal called me herself, and the following morning got on the bus and talked to the students. I definitely recommend this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 620 95 86 60 3 n/a n/a 0 864
2003 620 95 86 60 3 n/a n/a 0 864
2004 485 93 87 80 3 n/a n/a 4 752
2005 462 90 81 95 0 n/a n/a 14 742
2006 486 92 101 91 1 n/a n/a 36 807
2007 493 102 110 108 2 n/a n/a 25 840
2008 530 111 137 111 3 n/a n/a 28 920
2009 513 107 151 112 3 n/a n/a 39 925
2010 522 95 157 137 5 n/a n/a 43 959
2011 518 86 176 124 19 3 51 0 977
2012 518 78 169 137 15 3 51 0 971
2013 461 46 145 118 15 2 47 0 834
2014 439 53 133 128 18 2 45 0 818
2015 403 55 127 120 16 2 37 0 760
2016 400 57 111 116 11 2 37 0 734
2017 422 66 132 90 3 0 47 0 760
2018 391 63 122 99 4 0 50 0 729
2019 376 55 116 103 3 0 50 0 703
2020 361 52 112 103 1 2 55 0 686
2021 325 45 109 98 1 1 47 0 626
2022 327 45 116 102 1 1 44 0 636
2023 306 53 114 107 1 1 44 0 626

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 John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 864 13.0 66.5 8.8
2003 864 13.0 66.5 8.8
2004 752 46.5 16.2 12.6
2005 742 46.5 16.0 13.5
2006 807 50.0 16.1 16.7
2007 840 54.8 15.3 14.2
2008 920 46.3 19.9 15.7
2009 925 49.0 18.9 16.1
2010 959 48.5 19.7 16.8
2011 977 47.8 20.4 17.3
2012 971 42.3 22.9 16.9
2013 834 39.0 21.3 18
2014 818 35.5 23.0 18.3
2015 760 37.0 20.5 18.8
2016 734 37.0 19.8 18.1
2017 760 34.9 21.7 12.2
2018 729 47.8 15.2 15.5
2019 703 43.8 16.0 14.1
2020 686 49.5 13.8 14.1
2021 626 50.8 12.3 n/a
2022 636 48.4 13.1 15.3
2023 626 45.5 13.7 24.3

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 John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 864 13.0 66.5 8.8
2003 864 13.0 66.5 8.8
2004 752 46.5 16.2 12.6
2005 742 46.5 16.0 13.5
2006 807 50.0 16.1 16.7
2007 840 54.8 15.3 14.2
2008 920 46.3 19.9 15.7
2009 925 49.0 18.9 16.1
2010 959 48.5 19.7 16.8
2011 977 47.8 20.4 17.3
2012 971 42.3 22.9 16.9
2013 834 39.0 21.3 18
2014 818 35.5 23.0 18.3
2015 760 37.0 20.5 18.8
2016 734 37.0 19.8 18.1
2017 760 34.9 21.7 12.2
2018 729 47.8 15.2 15.5
2019 703 43.8 16.0 14.1
2020 686 49.5 13.8 14.1
2021 626 50.8 12.3 n/a
2022 636 48.4 13.1 15.3
2023 626 45.5 13.7 24.3

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 John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $261 (2.1%) $12,373 (97.9%) $12,634
2020 $58 (0.4%) $13,518 (99.6%) $13,576
2021 $234 (1.5%) $15,510 (98.5%) $15,743

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John W. Tolbert Junior 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 221st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 214th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)9280.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)8280.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)9489.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)7986
 7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)9587.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)8874.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary)8478.8
 5.2%
   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 Students703626
 11%
African American5553
 3.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian116114
 1.7%
Hispanic103107
 3.9%
Pacific Islander01
White376306
 18.6%
Two or More Races5044
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%24.3%
 10.2%


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Students who attend John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harper Park Middle

Students at John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary are 49% White, 18% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 626 students attended John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary.

John W. Tolbert Junior Elementary ranks 157th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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