Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ball's Bluff Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
School Motto
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
School Rankings
Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball's Bluff Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#967 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
8%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ball's Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary School?
467 students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ball's Bluff Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ball's Bluff Elementary School?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ball's Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ball's Bluff Elementary School part of?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/24/2023
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