At a glance
Reported students
144
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
700
Hillsboro Charter Academy: 144 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
16.7:1 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
- 144
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Hillsboro Charter Academy
Hillsboro Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Purcellville. It is one of 102 current school records connected to Loudoun County Public Schools. NCES reports 144 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above 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 (86.1%) and multiracial (8.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. 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 Hillsboro Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.6 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 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White86.1%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black0%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
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.
Middleburg Community Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–05
145 reported students
Banneker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
139 reported students
Hamilton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
170 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
91 reported students
Aldie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
90 reported students
Lucketts Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
Public schools near Hillsboro Charter Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 3 mi |
| Round Hill Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 521 | 4.4 mi |
| Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 4.5 mi |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County Schools | PK–05 | 372 | 4.6 mi |
| Emerick Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 4.7 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 170 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Charter Academy
What grades does Hillsboro Charter Academy serve?
Hillsboro Charter Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Loudoun County Public Schools.
How many students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy reported 144 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 144 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 144 students and 8.6 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 Hillsboro Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillsboro Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hillsboro Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.4% 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 Hillsboro Charter Academy in?
Hillsboro Charter Academy 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 Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain View Elementary (3 mi), Round Hill Elementary (4.4 mi), Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.