Cardinal Ridge Elementary

Cardinal Ridge Elementary serves 877 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Centreville, Virginia, operating as a regular public school within Loudoun County. With 59 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, providing reasonably sized classes for individualized attention. The school currently ranks #1217 out of 1856 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 34th percentile among Virginia schools, with room for academic growth.

While Cardinal Ridge works to strengthen its educational outcomes, it serves a community with strong educational values and resources to support student success. The school draws from an affluent neighborhood where the median household income reaches $147,266 and home values average $598,700. The surrounding community demonstrates a strong commitment to education, with 60% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of 7.0% reflects the economic stability of families in the area, which often correlates with additional educational support at home. Cardinal Ridge Elementary sits in a rural setting near the town of Centreville, offering students a more spacious, natural environment while remaining accessible to the broader Northern Virginia community. This location provides a quieter alternative to more densely populated school settings while serving families in this well-established residential area.

Located in a rural area, Cardinal Ridge Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.