Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Tolbert Jr. 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 86% (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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary serves the eastern part of Leesburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John W. Tolbert Jr. 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 John W. Tolbert Jr. 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
#203 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seldens Landing Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% 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 John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School?
617 students attend John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School offer ?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School part of?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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