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.
Students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary are 53% Asian, 26% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 880 students attended Elaine E. Thompson Elementary.
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks 176th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Loudoun County Public Schools