Algonkian Elementary School

20196 Carter Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Algonkian Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : Algonkian Elementary serves the eastern part of Sterling, VA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Algonkian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Algonkian Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Algonkian Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algonkian Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#324 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
75-79%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
20%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
58%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algonkian Elementary School's ranking?
Algonkian Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Algonkian Elementary School often compared to?
Algonkian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Elementary School, Lowes Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Algonkian Elementary School?
457 students attend Algonkian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Algonkian Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Algonkian Elementary School?
Algonkian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Algonkian Elementary School offer ?
Algonkian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Algonkian Elementary School part of?
Algonkian Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : Algonkian Elementary serves the eastern part of Sterling, VA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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