Serving 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cardinal Ridge 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cardinal Ridge Elementary serves the southeast part of Centreville, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School's student population of 834 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
834 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Cardinal Ridge 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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#263 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
54%
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
22%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cardinal Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Ridge Elementary School?
834 students attend Cardinal Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cardinal Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardinal Ridge Elementary School?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cardinal Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cardinal Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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