Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

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Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks 176 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is a public elementary school in Sterling, Virginia, serving 880 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Elaine E. Thompson Elementary stands out for its unique racial makeup, with a high percentage of Asian students (53.41%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. The school consistently outperforms the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 91.36%, compared to 78.75% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school also ranks highly among Virginia elementary schools for specific student groups, such as female students (113th out of 1,098) and English Language Learner students (79th out of 306).

While Elaine E. Thompson Elementary's overall performance is strong, the school may need to focus on supporting the academic success of certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. When compared to nearby schools, the school generally performs at a similar or higher level, with the exception of Goshen Post Elementary, which ranks higher in the state (68th out of 1,114 schools) and has slightly better test scores in some areas.

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Public PK, KG-5

24200 Pissaro Drive
Sterling, VA 20166

(571) 367-4230

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 880

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

53.4%

White:

25.7%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.5%

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Compare Details Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.75. (See more...)

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Elaine E. Thompson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elaine E. Thompson Elementary 176^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Elaine E. Thompson 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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.75	176^th	1114	84.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.27	79^th	306	74.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.26	610^th	1036	41.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.16	113^th	1098	89.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.68	247^th	355	30.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.22	258^th	1101	76.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.79	94^th	238	60.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.59	169^th	588	71.3%

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Rank History for White students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.40	514^th	979	47.5%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	226	55	470	57	35	1	36	0	880

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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	880	60.2	14.6	10.5

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 Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	880	60.2	14.6	10.5

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.

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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
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	880	60	14.6	10.5%	226 (25.7%)	55 (6.3%)	57 (6.5%)	470 (53.4%)	35 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.1%)	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
Creighton's Corner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23171 Minerva Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4480	874	66	13.1	16.6%	223 (25.5%)	55 (6.3%)	70 (8.0%)	458 (52.4%)	19 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.6%)	78.9	231^st of 1114 public elementary schools	79.3%		82.7	160^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.6%	71	75.7	87.5	85.7	77.1	78.6	84.4	86.4	88.6	$12,177	$452	$11,725
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
Legacy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	22995 Minerva Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4425	706	52	13.6	10.8%	242 (34.3%)	36 (5.1%)	65 (9.2%)	316 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.4%)	90.7	38^th of 1114 public elementary schools	96.6%		89.4	55^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.1%	17	88.9	93.0	94.3	91.5	82.4	92.0	94.3	94.5	$13,033	$231	$12,801
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	945	60	15.8	6.9%	284 (30.1%)	39 (4.1%)	46 (4.9%)	468 (49.5%)	23 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (9.0%)	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
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
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4490	848	59	14.4	10.0%	122 (14.4%)	59 (7.0%)	48 (5.7%)	545 (64.3%)	29 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.1%)	86.7	95^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.5%		88.1	70^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.7%	25	93.1	84.0	94.1	92.2	84.6	84.4	92.8	82.8	$12,248	$223	$12,025
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

What district is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?

Students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary are 53% Asian, 26% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

How many students attend Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 880 students attended Elaine E. Thompson Elementary.

Is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary a good school?

Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks 176^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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