Is Goshen Post Elementary a good school?

Yes. Goshen Post Elementary ranks in the top 6.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Goshen Post Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 976 students attended Goshen Post Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Goshen Post Elementary?

Students at Goshen Post Elementary are 56% Asian, 23% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Goshen Post Elementary attend?

Students who attend Goshen Post Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Willard Middle High : Lightridge High

Goshen Post Elementary

Summary:

Goshen Post Elementary is a public elementary school in Aldie, Virginia, serving around 950 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, Goshen Post Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Goshen Post Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students demonstrating significantly higher proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests compared to the Loudoun County and Virginia state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.09% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 80.29% in Loudoun County and 71.16% statewide. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learners, ranking among the top schools in Virginia for these groups. Additionally, Goshen Post Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 8.21% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to the surrounding schools, such as Cardinal Ridge Elementary, Madison's Trust Elementary, and Creighton's Corner Elementary, Goshen Post Elementary stands out for its consistent academic excellence and unique student population. The school has experienced a significant increase in its Asian student population, from 36.58% in 2020-2021 to 55.47% in 2022-2023, a trend not as pronounced in the nearby schools. This suggests that Goshen Post Elementary may be attracting a specific demographic of families, contributing to its exceptional performance across various student subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

24945 Lobo Drive
Aldie, VA 20105

(571) 367-4030

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,145

Students who attend Goshen Post Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Middle
High:	Lightridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 976

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

56.3%

White:

22.7%

African American:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goshen Post Elementary ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7^th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.02. (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 Goshen Post Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: Asian (56.3%), White (22.7%), African American (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goshen Post Elementary is 14. 48 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Goshen Post Elementary employs 69.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goshen Post Elementary is $11,145, which is the lowest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goshen Post Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Goshen Post Elementary 68^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Goshen Post 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 Goshen Post Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2019	83.49	109^th	1105	90.1%
2021	91.94	45^th	1103	95.9%
2022	88.80	73^rd	1109	93.4%
2023	87.40	85^th	1114	92.4%
2024	88.02	68^th	1114	93.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.14	207^th	245	15.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.50	52^nd	300	82.7%
2024	84.26	29^th	306	90.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.82	164^th	1036	84.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.91	91^st	1100	91.7%
2024	87.98	59^th	1098	94.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.63	236^th	324	27.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.11	85^th	1093	92.2%
2024	85.31	99^th	1101	91.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.21	47^th	230	79.6%
2024	74.24	48^th	238	79.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.75	27^th	579	95.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.16	135^th	564	76.1%
2024	92.25	21^st	580	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.89	312^th	984	68.3%
2024	66.76	315^th	979	67.8%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, December 5, 2019

If you are a single mom, I am so sorry that your kids have to go to this school. In my experience, the school shames single moms that asks for assistance and treats them differently. The principal is, as my daughters and many other parents and children at the school say "scary" She makes rash and poor decisions for the school and parents' concerns.
The events and activities are poorly planned. The morning drop off poorly executed for car riders.
They lost my daughters twice!! Once in 4th grade and once this year in 5th grade. The second time promising my daughter was at the school when she had mistakenly gone home on the bus instead of attending an afterschool activity. Then they yelled at her for it after THEY were the ones that didn't know where she was. The assistant principal said he would take care of this and did NOTHING.
Both my daughters' have been bullied at this school and the teachers did nothing! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Goshen Post Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	507	78	361	72	16	4	85	1123
2020	526	86	400	79	21	3	80	1195
2021	547	88	473	85	21	5	74	1293
2022	205	55	495	61	23	2	48	889
2023	211	62	527	64	26	2	58	950
2024	222	68	549	59	25	1	52	976

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

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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 Goshen Post Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	1123	50.3	22.3	3.9
2020	1195	57.0	20.9	4.8
2021	1293	62.3	20.7	n/a
2022	889	55.0	16.1	6.4
2023	950	68.0	13.9	8.2
2024	976	69.7	14.0	7.8

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 Goshen Post Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	1123	50.3	22.3	3.9
2020	1195	57.0	20.9	4.8
2021	1293	62.3	20.7	n/a
2022	889	55.0	16.1	6.4
2023	950	68.0	13.9	8.2
2024	976	69.7	14.0	7.8

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 Goshen Post Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$49 (0.5%)	$9,666 (99.5%)	$9,715
2020	$136 (1.3%)	$10,718 (98.7%)	$10,854
2021	$349 (3.1%)	$10,796 (96.9%)	$11,145

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goshen Post 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 109^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 85^th of 1114 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Goshen Post Elementary)	90	94.3	4.3%
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 (Goshen Post Elementary)	83	88.6	5.6%
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 (Goshen Post Elementary)	96	89.5	6.5%
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 (Goshen Post Elementary)	91	86.6	4.4%
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 (Goshen Post Elementary)	94	83.2	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	78.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Goshen Post Elementary)	92	81.9	10.1%
5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	85	73.3	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Goshen Post Elementary)	90	88.6	1.4%
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	1123	950	15.4%
African American	78	62	20.5%
American Indian	16	26	62.5%
Asian	361	527	46%
Hispanic	72	64	11.1%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	507	211	58.4%
Two or More Races	85	58	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.9%	8.2%	4.3%

Schools Near Goshen Post 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
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	976	70	14.0	7.8%	222 (22.7%)	68 (7.0%)	59 (6.0%)	549 (56.3%)	25 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.3%)	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
Hovatter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41135 collaboration drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4120	961	65	14.7	5.2%	565 (58.8%)	48 (5.0%)	57 (5.9%)	221 (23.0%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (6.3%)	80.8	205^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.6%		83.5	144^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.1%	61	88.4	86.9	90.5	75.1	84.5	84.1	83.0	80.1
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	795	60	13.2	20.5%	231 (29.1%)	80 (10.1%)	69 (8.7%)	346 (43.5%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (7.0%)	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
Pinebrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25480 Mindful Court	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4325	849	65	13.1	15.2%	324 (38.2%)	81 (9.5%)	63 (7.4%)	322 (37.9%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.2%)	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
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	871	62	14.0	17.2%	261 (30.0%)	72 (8.3%)	59 (6.8%)	408 (46.8%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (6.8%)	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
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	810	59	13.7	12.2%	235 (29.0%)	73 (9.0%)	61 (7.5%)	378 (46.7%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.4%)	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
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24200 Pissaro Drive	Sterling	20166	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 367-4230	1,018	65	15.7	11.1%	241 (23.7%)	75 (7.4%)	62 (6.1%)	551 (54.1%)	43 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.5%)	81.7	176^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.2%					(n/a)	91.4	84.7	83.9	81.4	81.5	82.5	86.3	85.3
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	660	52	12.7	32.7%	245 (37.1%)	73 (11.1%)	93 (14.1%)	207 (31.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.3%)	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
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	877	59	14.8	16.8%	192 (21.9%)	82 (9.4%)	49 (5.6%)	489 (55.8%)	17 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	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
Madison's Trust Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42380 Creighton Rd	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-1018	874	61	14.4	8.9%	251 (28.7%)	47 (5.4%)	49 (5.6%)	428 (49.0%)	25 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.5%)	91.6	30^th of 1114 public elementary schools	97.3%		91.2	33^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	97.0%	3	92.9	96.8	89.6	91.0	89.4	90.9	92.3	95.4	$11,418	$687	$10,731

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