Very Good
#652 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Elementary School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Sterling, VA
A Loudoun County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
24200 Pissaro Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
- Math 86% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary score 85% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elaine E. Thompson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average622/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,246
Median home value
$576,400
Median rent
$2,227/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori of Chantilly - Casa Dei BambiniPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Creighton's Corner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Good Beginnings SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Arcola ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 795 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Loudoun County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 100
- Rank in district
- #69 of 96
- District spending per student
- $19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is a public elementary school in Sterling, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,018 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elaine E. Thompson Elementary
What grades does Elaine E. Thompson Elementary serve?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,018 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elaine E. Thompson Elementary rank in VA?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary ranks #652 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary has 86% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary a charter school?
No, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elaine E. Thompson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary?
11.1% of students at Elaine E. Thompson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Loudoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (571) 367-4230
- Area population (ZIP 20166)
- 13,854
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 SOL; directory SY 2023–24
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