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Cardinal Ridge Elementary School vs. Little River Elementary School

Should you attend Cardinal Ridge Elementary School or Little River Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School
26155 Bullrun Post Office Road
Centreville, VA 20120
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Little River Elementary School
43464 Hyland Hills St
Chantilly, VA 20152
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 877 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 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 15:1 is higher than 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).
Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Little River 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 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
877 students
708 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Little River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Little River Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Little River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Little River Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#259 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#228 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Little River Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Little River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Little River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cardinal Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Little River Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
37
Kindergarten Students
129
104
Grade 1 Students
140
107
Grade 2 Students
155
107
Grade 3 Students
153
131
Grade 4 Students
148
120
Grade 5 Students
145
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
56%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Little River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Little River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Little River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Little River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Little River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Little River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Little River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Little River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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