Little River Elementary

Summary:

Little River Elementary is a public elementary school located in South Riding, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 710. The school is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Little River Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with students outperforming the state and district averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.8% of 4th-grade students at Little River Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 80.29% for the Loudoun County Public Schools district and 71.16% for the state of Virginia. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than the surrounding schools in the district.

While Little River Elementary performs exceptionally well in certain student subgroups, such as Asian students and English Language Learners, the school's performance for students with disabilities is an area of concern. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $13,736 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average and the surrounding schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools district. This higher spending may contribute to the school's academic success, but it would be interesting to further investigate how the additional funding is being utilized and how it impacts the school's educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 43464 Hyland Hills St
       South Riding, VA  20152


(703) 957-4360

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,736 Help


Students who attend Little River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J. Michael Lunsford Middle
High:    Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  710

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Asian:
28.7%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Little River Elementary ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 20th 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 81.43. (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 Little River 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 Little River Elementary is $13,736. 47 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Little River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Little River Elementary 185th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Little River 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 Little River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 85.77 53rd 1062 95.0%
2006 85.30 45th 1071 95.8%
2007 82.03 92nd 1083 91.5%
2008 79.32 122nd 1081 88.7%
2009 77.30 149th 1082 86.2%
2010 70.44 259th 1113 76.7%
2011 79.30 135th 1117 87.9%
2012 75.77 195th 1117 82.5%
2013 82.97 104th 1120 90.7%
2014 83.23 113th 1110 89.8%
2015 81.70 131st 1100 88.1%
2016 80.59 143rd 1096 87.0%
2017 84.08 93rd 1099 91.5%
2018 82.74 115th 1097 89.5%
2019 79.05 181st 1105 83.6%
2021 85.26 140th 1103 87.3%
2022 86.55 108th 1109 90.3%
2023 85.66 111th 1114 90.0%
2024 81.43 185th 1114 83.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.19 108th 245 55.9%
2024 69.50 74th 247 70.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.79 27th 306 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.28 409th 1036 60.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.68 122nd 1100 88.9%
2024 82.57 146th 1098 86.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.62 194th 324 40.1%
2024 33.39 295th 355 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.58 115th 1093 89.5%
2024 77.25 234th 1101 78.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.80 65th 230 71.7%
2024 71.07 65th 238 72.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.83 225th 564 60.1%
2024 72.44 146th 580 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Little River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.09 199th 984 79.8%
2024 65.16 349th 979 64.4%
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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 Little River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 497 55 45 27 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 419 27 56 23 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 419 27 56 23 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 506 31 77 24 6 n/a n/a 5 649
2005 621 42 121 36 8 n/a n/a 15 843
2006 615 36 159 40 7 n/a n/a 19 876
2007 661 39 196 41 5 n/a n/a 32 974
2008 694 35 228 45 5 n/a n/a 36 1043
2009 670 26 136 37 3 n/a n/a 28 900
2010 718 29 141 42 1 n/a n/a 22 953
2011 621 35 124 50 0 0 38 0 868
2012 594 34 124 38 1 0 35 0 826
2013 565 32 113 28 0 0 33 0 771
2014 520 39 134 30 2 0 29 0 754
2015 534 37 185 26 3 1 24 0 810
2016 466 29 206 35 4 0 34 0 774
2017 447 31 179 49 3 0 35 0 744
2018 442 31 222 53 6 0 42 0 796
2019 428 35 198 52 6 0 44 0 763
2020 418 43 184 61 2 0 56 0 764
2021 353 43 186 54 5 0 50 0 691
2022 324 49 193 62 5 0 46 0 679
2023 333 46 204 70 4 0 53 0 710

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 Little River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 627 36.0 17.4 3.3
2002 526 8.0 65.8 1.9
2003 526 8.0 65.8 1.9
2004 649 40.0 16.2 1.4
2005 843 41.0 20.6 1.8
2006 876 47.0 18.6 2.5
2007 974 54.7 17.8 1.5
2008 1043 45.5 22.9 1.9
2009 900 44.5 20.2 1.6
2010 953 45.5 20.9 1.4
2011 868 41.0 21.1 2.1
2012 826 39.3 21.0 1.5
2013 771 38.5 20.0 1.8
2014 754 34.5 21.8 3.1
2015 810 42.0 19.2 1.6
2016 774 43.0 18.0 2.3
2017 744 41.8 17.7 3
2018 796 45.3 17.5 4.5
2019 763 43.8 17.4 4.8
2020 764 46.0 16.6 5.4
2021 691 43.6 15.8 n/a
2022 679 46.6 14.5 6
2023 710 47.5 14.9 11.1

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 Little River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 627 36.0 17.4 3.3
2002 526 8.0 65.8 1.9
2003 526 8.0 65.8 1.9
2004 649 40.0 16.2 1.4
2005 843 41.0 20.6 1.8
2006 876 47.0 18.6 2.5
2007 974 54.7 17.8 1.5
2008 1043 45.5 22.9 1.9
2009 900 44.5 20.2 1.6
2010 953 45.5 20.9 1.4
2011 868 41.0 21.1 2.1
2012 826 39.3 21.0 1.5
2013 771 38.5 20.0 1.8
2014 754 34.5 21.8 3.1
2015 810 42.0 19.2 1.6
2016 774 43.0 18.0 2.3
2017 744 41.8 17.7 3
2018 796 45.3 17.5 4.5
2019 763 43.8 17.4 4.8
2020 764 46.0 16.6 5.4
2021 691 43.6 15.8 n/a
2022 679 46.6 14.5 6
2023 710 47.5 14.9 11.1

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 Little River Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $175 (1.6%) $10,726 (98.4%) $10,901
2020 $308 (2.5%) $11,908 (97.5%) $12,216
2021 $611 (4.4%) $13,125 (95.6%) $13,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Little River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Little River Elementary)9189.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Little River Elementary)8582.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Little River Elementary)9291.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Little River Elementary)8489.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Little River Elementary)9683.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Little River Elementary)8878.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Little River Elementary)8686.1
 0.1%
   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 Students763710
 6.9%
African American3546
 31.4%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian198204
 3%
Hispanic5270
 34.6%
Pacific Islander00
White428333
 22.2%
Two or More Races4453
 20.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.8%11.1%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Little River Elementary

Students at Little River Elementary are 47% White, 29% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Little River Elementary ranks 185th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Little River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J. Michael Lunsford Middle
High : Freedom High

In the 2022-23 school year, 710 students attended Little River Elementary.


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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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