Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ball's Bluff Elementary serves the eastern part of Leesburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ball's Bluff Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
School Rankings
Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball's Bluff Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
8%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
8%
21%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ball's Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary School?
465 students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ball's Bluff Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ball's Bluff Elementary School?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ball's Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ball's Bluff Elementary School part of?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
School Reviews
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