Emerick Elementary School

440 S Nursery Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerick Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 1% in VA
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : The attendance zone for Emerick Elementary serves the northwest part of Purcellville, VA, covering approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this area are typically a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Emerick Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Emerick Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerick Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)

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

90-94%
68%

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

(20-21)
90-94%
69%

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

(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
20%

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

Black
2%
21%

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

White
74%
44%

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

Two or more races
8%
7%

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

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.43

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

(22-23)
13.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Emerick Elementary School's ranking?
Emerick Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Emerick Elementary School often compared to?
Emerick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Round Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Emerick Elementary School?
416 students attend Emerick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Emerick Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerick Elementary School?
Emerick Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerick Elementary School offer ?
Emerick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emerick Elementary School part of?
Emerick Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : The attendance zone for Emerick Elementary serves the northwest part of Purcellville, VA, covering approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this area are typically a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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