At a glance
Reported students
465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
700
Ball's Bluff Elementary: 465 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 483
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Ball's Bluff Elementary
Ball's Bluff Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Leesburg. It is one of 102 current school records connected to Loudoun County Public Schools. NCES reports 465 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). English learners represent 20.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ball's Bluff Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.7%
- Hispanic28.4%
- Black8%
- Asian11.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Loudoun County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Algonkian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Sully Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Sycolin Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
Sterling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Sugarland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Leesburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Public schools near Ball's Bluff Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 428 | 0.8 mi |
| Richard and Mildred Loving Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 647 | 1 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 581 | 1.5 mi |
| John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 617 | 1.9 mi |
| Catoctin Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 601 | 2.4 mi |
| Cool Spring Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 591 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ball's Bluff Elementary
What grades does Ball's Bluff Elementary serve?
Ball's Bluff Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Loudoun County Public Schools.
How many students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary?
Ball's Bluff Elementary reported 465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 483 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ball's Bluff Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 465 students and 39.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ball's Bluff Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ball's Bluff Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Loudoun County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ball's Bluff Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ball's Bluff Elementary in?
Ball's Bluff Elementary is part of Loudoun County Public Schools, based in Ashburn, VA, which operates 102 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ball's Bluff Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leesburg Elementary (0.8 mi), Richard and Mildred Loving Elementary (1 mi), Frederick Douglass Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.