Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arcola Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arcola Elementary serves the southeast part of Aldie, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arcola Elementary School's student population of 748 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
748 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Mission & Vision
School Rankings
Arcola Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcola Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
43%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Arcola Elementary School's ranking?
Arcola Elementary School is ranked #456 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Arcola Elementary School often compared to?
Arcola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Post Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Arcola Elementary School?
748 students attend Arcola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arcola Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcola Elementary School?
Arcola Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arcola Elementary School offer ?
Arcola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arcola Elementary School part of?
Arcola Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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