Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

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Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary ranks 196 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is a public elementary school in Hamilton, Virginia, serving 430 students in grades PK-5. It 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.

Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 18% of Virginia elementary schools. The school's proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests exceed the Loudoun County and Virginia state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 5th grade Math, the school had an 86.9% proficiency rate, compared to 81% for Loudoun County and 67.98% for Virginia. The school's English Reading SOL proficiency rates are also noteworthy, with 5th graders reaching 88.1%, significantly higher than the Loudoun County (80.52%) and Virginia (71.93%) averages. This high performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 8.8 to 16.8 students per teacher.

Demographically, Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (76.98%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 48.36% to 87.37% White students. The school also has a lower percentage of Hispanic (9.53%) and Asian (3.02%) students than some of its neighbors, such as Frances Hazel Reid Elementary (33.88% Hispanic) and Evergreen Mill Elementary (29.54% Hispanic). This unique demographic makeup may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown that socioeconomic factors can play a role in student achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

38180 West Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158

(540) 751-2540

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,059

Students who attend Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Blue Ridge Middle
High:	Loudoun Valley High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 22^nd among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.2. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is 10.4, which is the 13^th best among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is $23,059, which is the 4^th highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary 196^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kenneth W.Culbert 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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	62.95	394^th	1113	64.6%
2011	77.96	159^th	1117	85.8%
2012	78.41	157^th	1117	85.9%
2013	79.25	152^nd	1120	86.4%
2014	86.59	70^th	1110	93.7%
2015	81.11	143^rd	1100	87.0%
2016	74.59	231^st	1096	78.9%
2017	81.44	133^rd	1099	87.9%
2018	78.03	183^rd	1097	83.3%
2019	68.30	357^th	1105	67.7%
2021	83.27	159^th	1103	85.6%
2022	73.53	294^th	1109	73.5%
2023	66.68	388^th	1114	65.2%
2024	81.20	196^th	1114	82.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.86	334^th	1100	69.6%
2024	76.63	234^th	1098	78.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.58	237^th	324	26.9%
2024	40.59	273^rd	355	23.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.87	423^rd	1093	61.3%
2024	79.62	195^th	1101	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.07	478^th	984	51.4%
2024	71.43	248^th	979	74.7%

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

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	437	14	25	32	0	n/a	n/a	14	522
2011	430	17	27	35	1	1	23	0	534
2012	408	19	26	39	1	1	24	0	518
2013	417	12	23	47	1	1	29	0	530
2014	444	16	19	33	3	0	25	0	540
2015	415	11	13	24	0	0	30	0	493
2016	378	8	16	26	0	0	23	0	451
2017	429	7	14	30	2	1	21	0	504
2018	429	8	20	33	1	0	25	0	516
2019	403	8	21	37	2	0	29	0	500
2020	406	8	22	29	1	0	23	0	489
2021	306	8	22	26	1	0	27	0	390
2022	334	10	21	44	0	0	32	0	441
2023	331	9	13	41	0	0	36	0	430
2024	313	9	14	35	0	0	32	0	403

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	522	27.1	19.2	8.3
2011	534	28.3	18.8	6.6
2012	518	33.7	15.3	9.5
2013	530	30.3	17.4	10.4
2014	540	31.6	17.0	8.9
2015	493	30.0	16.4	7.7
2016	451	28.0	16.1	7.5
2017	504	31.0	16.2	5.6
2018	516	33.5	15.4	7.8
2019	500	31.5	15.8	8.4
2020	489	36.5	13.3	8.4
2021	390	33.0	11.8	n/a
2022	441	33.0	13.3	9.3
2023	430	36.0	11.9	10.7
2024	403	38.7	10.4	9.4

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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	522	27.1	19.2	8.3
2011	534	28.3	18.8	6.6
2012	518	33.7	15.3	9.5
2013	530	30.3	17.4	10.4
2014	540	31.6	17.0	8.9
2015	493	30.0	16.4	7.7
2016	451	28.0	16.1	7.5
2017	504	31.0	16.2	5.6
2018	516	33.5	15.4	7.8
2019	500	31.5	15.8	8.4
2020	489	36.5	13.3	8.4
2021	390	33.0	11.8	n/a
2022	441	33.0	13.3	9.3
2023	430	36.0	11.9	10.7
2024	403	38.7	10.4	9.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$73 (0.5%)	$15,280 (99.5%)	$15,353
2020	$173 (1.0%)	$17,441 (99.0%)	$17,614
2021	$483 (2.1%)	$22,576 (97.9%)	$23,059

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 357^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 388^th of 1114 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	86	73.1	12.9%
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 (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	78	64.2	13.8%
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 (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	89	80.2	8.8%
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 (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	80	79.1	0.9%
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 (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	92	75.3	16.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	78.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	85	66.7	18.3%
5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	85	73.3	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary)	82	82.7	0.7%
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	500	430	14%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	21	13	38.1%
Hispanic	37	41	10.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	403	331	17.9%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.4%	10.7%	2.3%

Schools Near Kenneth W.Culbert 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
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	403	39	10.4	9.4%	313 (77.7%)	9 (2.2%)	35 (8.7%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.9%)	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
Hamilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	54 S Kerr St	Hamilton	20158	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2570	168	19	9.0	10.7%	134 (79.8%)	4 (2.4%)	15 (8.9%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	79.3	224^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.9%		76	254^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.2%	30	79.2	65.4	93.1	89.7	83.3	84.6	93.1	84.0	$25,457	$807	$24,650
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18048 Lincoln Rd	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2430	92	12	7.8	9.8%	79 (85.9%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.6%)	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	419	31	13.7	11.9%	323 (77.1%)	10 (2.4%)	44 (10.5%)	15 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	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
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	36803 Allder School Rd.	Purcellville	20132	Albemarle County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2550	663	51	13.0	15.1%	483 (72.9%)	18 (2.7%)	109 (16.4%)	14 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.3%)	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
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	578	45	12.7	11.1%	456 (78.9%)	12 (2.1%)	64 (11.1%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	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
Hillsboro Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	37110 Charles Town Pike	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(540) 751-2560	144	9	15.8	5.6%	120 (83.3%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.0%)	85.5	109^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.2%		83	155^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.1%	46	81.8	87.5	95.8	95.8	81.8	83.3	95.8	83.3	$19,655	$543	$19,112
Waterford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15513 Loyalty Rd	Waterford	20197	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 751-2460	238	19	12.6	8.0%	188 (79.0%)	3 (1.3%)	22 (9.2%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.6%)	73.5	302^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	72.9%		73	295^th of 1114 public elementary schools	73.5%	7	80.9	78.1	76.5	76.5	76.6	78.1	88.2	85.4	$21,781	$428	$21,353
Catoctin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Catoctin Circle SW	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2940	590	49	12.1	24.1%	377 (63.9%)	25 (4.2%)	131 (22.2%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	65	426^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.8%		52.5	588^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.2%	162	77.5	82.3	71.2	65.4	72.4	83.2	72.6	85.4	$18,119	$249	$17,870
Evergreen Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	491 Evergreen Mill Rd SE	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2900	571	50	11.4	30.8%	300 (52.5%)	28 (4.9%)	149 (26.1%)	51 (8.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.0%)	70.6	346^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.9%		73.8	281^st of 1114 public elementary schools	74.8%	65	68.4	83.2	85.0	75.0	71.0	82.0	78.0	88.9	$17,332	$608	$16,725

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary

Is Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary a good school?

Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary ranks 196^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blue Ridge Middle
High : Loudoun Valley High

How many students attend Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?

Students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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