Serving 701 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Little River Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Little River Elementary serves the southeast part of Chantilly, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Little River Elementary School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
School Rankings
Little River Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little River Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#175 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
7%
21%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 Little River Elementary School's ranking?
Little River Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Little River Elementary School often compared to?
Little River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Little River Elementary School?
701 students attend Little River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Little River Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little River Elementary School?
Little River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little River Elementary School offer ?
Little River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Little River Elementary School part of?
Little River Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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