Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guilford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guilford Elementary serves the southeast part of Sterling, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about half a mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guilford Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Guilford 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 Guilford Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1702 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
82%
20%
Black
5%
21%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guilford Elementary School's ranking?
Guilford Elementary School is ranked #1702 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Guilford Elementary School often compared to?
Guilford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Guilford Elementary School?
504 students attend Guilford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Guilford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guilford Elementary School?
Guilford Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guilford Elementary School offer ?
Guilford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guilford Elementary School part of?
Guilford Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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