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#2 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 1% in state

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Purcellville, VA

A Loudoun County Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18048 Lincoln Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132

  • Math 100% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 98% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency100% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency98% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+26.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency99% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)87% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$19,934
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency100%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency98%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 99% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2017
ELA
95%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2025
Math
100%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated718/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Purcellville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$180,663

Median home value

$704,100

Median rent

$2,225/mo

College educated

60.1%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emerick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–51.4 mi419Compare →
Kenneth W.culbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.7 mi403Compare →
Hamilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–52.1 mi168Compare →
Woodgrove HighEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–122.9 mi1,542Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#1 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

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Purcellville, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary rank in VA?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Lincoln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?

9.8% of students at Lincoln 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
92
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Loudoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 20132)
19,241
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
38.6
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.
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 20132; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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