Is Cardinal Ridge Elementary a good school?

Cardinal Ridge Elementary ranks 197 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cardinal Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 871 students attended Cardinal Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cardinal Ridge Elementary?

Students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary are 55% Asian, 23% White, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Cardinal Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cardinal Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : J. Michael Lunsford Middle High : Freedom High

Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Cardinal Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Centreville, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 871. 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.

Cardinal Ridge Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (54.65% in 2022-2023) and a relatively low percentage of White students (22.5% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Goshen Post Elementary and Arcola Elementary. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Science, and English Reading compared to the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages. Additionally, Cardinal Ridge Elementary performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top schools in Virginia for these groups.

Despite its high percentage of Asian students, Cardinal Ridge Elementary's strong academic performance challenges the notion that racial diversity and academic excellence are mutually exclusive. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 197 out of 1,114 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. While the school performs exceptionally well overall, there may be opportunities to further support the academic growth of certain subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, who have lower rankings compared to other subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

26155 Bullrun Post Office Road
Centreville, VA 20120

(571) 367-4020

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,784

Students who attend Cardinal Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	J. Michael Lunsford Middle
High:	Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 871

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

54.6%

White:

22.5%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cardinal Ridge Elementary ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 23^rd among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cardinal Ridge Elementary is $12,784. 51 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.

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Cardinal Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardinal Ridge Elementary 197^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cardinal Ridge 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 all students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	85.78	75^th	1099	93.2%
2018	76.94	198^th	1097	82.0%
2019	78.34	194^th	1105	82.4%
2021	85.66	137^th	1103	87.6%
2022	73.57	292^nd	1109	73.7%
2023	74.99	267^th	1114	76.0%
2024	81.18	197^th	1114	82.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.69	94^th	300	68.7%
2024	56.43	128^th	306	58.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.96	151^st	1036	85.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.34	275^th	1100	75.0%
2024	81.36	164^th	1098	85.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.75	218^th	355	38.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.10	159^th	195	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.60	262^nd	1093	76.0%
2024	77.88	225^th	1101	79.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.86	110^th	230	52.2%
2024	66.99	83^rd	238	65.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.67	74^th	579	87.2%
2024	86.00	46^th	588	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.42	760^th	984	22.8%
2024	33.26	738^th	979	24.6%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cardinal Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	328	50	421	35	7	2	33	876
2016	323	43	454	44	8	2	44	918
2017	303	46	445	56	13	2	39	904
2018	292	61	497	66	18	1	42	977
2019	227	51	460	69	10	1	40	858
2020	246	69	430	59	9	1	47	861
2021	211	77	448	62	10	1	45	854
2022	208	82	425	56	12	0	45	828
2023	196	83	476	60	11	0	45	871

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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	876	44.0	19.9	5.9
2016	918	45.0	20.4	5.1
2017	904	47.0	19.2	7.7
2018	977	48.0	20.3	9
2019	858	48.8	17.5	8.4
2020	861	47.9	17.9	10
2021	854	50.6	16.8	n/a
2022	828	46.6	17.7	10.4
2023	871	57.0	15.2	14.8

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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	876	44.0	19.9	5.9
2016	918	45.0	20.4	5.1
2017	904	47.0	19.2	7.7
2018	977	48.0	20.3	9
2019	858	48.8	17.5	8.4
2020	861	47.9	17.9	10
2021	854	50.6	16.8	n/a
2022	828	46.6	17.7	10.4
2023	871	57.0	15.2	14.8

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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$51 (0.5%)	$11,195 (99.5%)	$11,246
2020	$22 (0.2%)	$11,710 (99.8%)	$11,733
2021	$231 (1.8%)	$12,552 (98.2%)	$12,784

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardinal Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 194^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 267^th of 1114 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	90	87.5	2.5%
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 (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	79	85.3	6.3%
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 (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	86	80.6	5.4%
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 (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	86	84.7	1.3%
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 (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	93	78.7	14.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	78.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	94	72.3	21.7%
5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	85	73.3	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Cardinal Ridge Elementary)	94	73.6	20.4%
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	858	871	1.5%
African American	51	83	62.7%
American Indian	10	11	10%
Asian	460	476	3.5%
Hispanic	69	60	13%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	227	196	13.7%
Two or More Races	40	45	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.4%	14.8%	6.4%

Schools Near Cardinal Ridge 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cardinal Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26155 Bullrun Post Office Road	Centreville	20120	Fairfax County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4020	871	57	15.2	14.8%	196 (22.5%)	83 (9.5%)	60 (6.9%)	476 (54.6%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.2%)	81.2	197^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.3%		75	267^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.0%	70	83.9	85.0	88.4		82.9	78.1	85.6	86.1		82.8	$12,784	$231	$12,552
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	43464 Hyland Hills St	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4360	710	48	14.9	11.1%	333 (46.9%)	46 (6.5%)	70 (9.9%)	204 (28.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.5%)	81.4	185^th of 1114 public elementary schools	83.4%		85.7	111^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.0%	74	82.4	91.8	91.2		77.9	75.0	88.5	82.2		90.2	$13,736	$611	$13,125
Hutchison Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42819 Center St.	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4350	668	52	12.9	30.2%	265 (39.7%)	72 (10.8%)	75 (11.2%)	210 (31.4%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	78.2	241^st of 1114 public elementary schools	78.4%		70.1	339^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.6%	98	80.2	84.8	83.9		79.7	79.0	83.1	81.2		86.4	$15,173	$577	$14,596
Buffalo Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42190 Seven Hills Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 722-2780	815	63	12.9	10.1%	238 (29.2%)	66 (8.1%)	52 (6.4%)	393 (48.2%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.1%)	80.9	202^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	81.9%		84.6	129^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.4%	73	86.0	85.9	82.5		78.8	79.3	85.2	83.2		91.5	$11,482	$265	$11,218
Liberty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25491 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4370	866	60	14.4	13.5%	254 (29.3%)	69 (8.0%)	55 (6.4%)	422 (48.7%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.6%)	83.3	148^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.7%		79.8	211^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.1%	63	89.6	86.7	92.9		81.0	81.1	82.8	86.7		85.0	$11,550	$313	$11,237
Pinebrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25480 Mindful Court	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4325	914	65	14.0	12.8%	341 (37.3%)	87 (9.5%)	71 (7.8%)	350 (38.3%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.3%)	84.7	126^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.7%		81.8	178^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.0%	52	87.9	87.4	87.5		83.6	78.3	88.7	88.9		89.3	$12,293	$411	$11,882
Virginia Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	15450 Martins Hundred Dr	Centreville	20120	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 988-8900	706	47	15.1	37.8%	268 (38.0%)	19 (2.7%)	295 (41.8%)	72 (10.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.5%)	43.6	687^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.3%		48.5	623^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	44.1%	64	72.3	67.7	60.7	58.9	64.6	56.0	71.1	67.9	73.7		$10,996	$269	$10,726
Goshen Post Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24945 Lobo Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4030	950	68	13.9	8.2%	211 (22.2%)	62 (6.5%)	64 (6.7%)	527 (55.5%)	26 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (6.1%)	88	68^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.9%		87.4	85^th of 1114 public elementary schools	92.4%	17	89.9	92.1	88.4		85.6	82.6	91.3	88.4		95.6	$11,145	$349	$10,796
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41740 Tall Cedars Parkway	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4390	810	58	13.9	17.5%	248 (30.6%)	85 (10.5%)	61 (7.5%)	346 (42.7%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	58 (7.2%)	65.8	415^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.7%		73.1	292^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	73.8%	123	81.3	80.9	76.1		71.8	68.2	76.3	74.5		81.8	$13,321	$347	$12,975
Deer Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	15109 Carlbern Dr	Centreville	20120	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 802-5000	567	40	14.1	31.4%	259 (45.7%)	54 (9.5%)	133 (23.5%)	89 (15.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	45.9	658^th of 1114 public elementary schools	40.9%		45.9	653^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	41.4%	5	58.6	70.5	73.7	72.9	75.4	50.0	63.2	70.9	77.6		$13,926	$248	$13,677

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