Ball's Bluff Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 821 Battlefield Pkwy NE
       Leesburg, VA  20176


(571) 252-2880

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,520 Help


Students who attend Ball's Bluff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Smart's Mill Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
Hispanic:
22.8%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Compare Details Ball's Bluff Elementary ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 39th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (22.8%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ball's Bluff Elementary is 12.4, which is the 19th best among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ball's Bluff Elementary is $16,520. 30 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ball's Bluff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ball's Bluff Elementary 443rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ball's Bluff Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 26th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ball's Bluff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.95 593rd 1062 44.2%
2006 58.05 464th 1071 56.7%
2007 58.63 456th 1083 57.9%
2008 51.54 589th 1081 45.5%
2009 35.83 851st 1082 21.3%
2010 42.54 787th 1113 29.3%
2011 32.10 919th 1117 17.7%
2012 40.23 783rd 1117 29.9%
2013 69.23 320th 1120 71.4%
2014 73.11 245th 1110 77.9%
2015 61.89 438th 1100 60.2%
2016 47.18 669th 1096 39.0%
2017 50.62 610th 1099 44.5%
2018 55.67 550th 1097 49.9%
2019 72.33 281st 1105 74.6%
2021 56.37 515th 1103 53.3%
2022 58.99 488th 1109 56.0%
2023 62.33 443rd 1114 60.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.73 118th 300 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.36 484th 1100 56.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.70 412th 1093 62.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.58 136th 579 76.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.00 263rd 564 53.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ball's Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.16 352nd 984 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, August 16, 2013

Open Quote The previous reviews are outdated due to a boundary shuffle last year. Very few students are now bused in from other neighborhoods. The teachers are excellent and work hard to meet each students' needs. It is a diverse school, and I love that for my two sons. That's life and learning to work with and appreciate students from different cultures and backgrounds is an important tool they're learning at BBES. The administration and front office staff could be better. But, it's the teachers who have the most impact on our children, and they are wonderful! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 18, 2011

Open Quote I love the school, the teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 21, 2011

Open Quote We have 3 kids at Ball's Bluff in grades 2,3 and 5. We have been very happy with the schools and teachers so far (this is our 5th year at this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote overcrowded. Difficult administration. Lots of kids busses in from outside the community. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 18, 2011

Open Quote Parents in BBES are very involved and the teachers are the very best in the school district!! I wouldn't change my school for anything. My children are multicultural and BBES makes it very welcoming unlike other schools in the Catoctin school district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ball's Bluff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 272 92 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 272 92 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 297 82 19 15 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 341 122 24 31 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 346 106 20 33 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 421 110 27 42 5 n/a n/a -4 601
2001 469 120 34 46 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 342 97 40 68 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 342 97 40 68 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 348 99 34 83 0 n/a n/a 3 567
2005 357 109 52 102 1 n/a n/a 20 641
2006 317 109 46 109 1 n/a n/a 28 610
2007 320 86 56 112 1 n/a n/a 30 605
2008 335 84 69 141 1 n/a n/a 32 662
2009 351 98 68 166 1 n/a n/a 37 721
2010 377 87 62 212 1 n/a n/a 38 777
2011 357 81 73 267 8 0 65 0 851
2012 329 65 64 225 6 0 57 0 746
2013 330 67 62 148 7 0 41 0 655
2014 318 54 56 160 6 1 41 0 636
2015 328 68 64 169 6 2 43 0 680
2016 313 61 50 160 4 3 42 0 633
2017 356 57 55 155 6 4 39 0 672
2018 329 59 52 142 4 5 37 0 628
2019 305 58 51 128 1 5 35 0 583
2020 302 52 50 129 1 5 33 0 572
2021 265 46 50 118 0 2 28 0 509
2022 241 49 40 119 1 1 30 0 481
2023 233 50 49 106 1 0 26 0 465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ball's Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 399 n/a 0.0 20.8
1996 399 n/a 0.0 20.8
1997 413 n/a 0.0 17.2
1998 518 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 509 38.7 13.2 21.4
2000 601 n/a 0.0 22
2001 673 37.0 18.2 20.2
2002 548 12.0 45.7 26.1
2003 548 12.0 45.7 26.1
2004 567 43.0 13.2 24.1
2005 641 43.0 14.9 25.3
2006 610 46.0 13.3 23.4
2007 605 48.5 12.5 25
2008 662 40.5 16.3 28.1
2009 721 40.0 18.0 31.7
2010 777 42.1 18.4 34.1
2011 851 39.6 21.4 36.1
2012 746 36.6 20.3 33.2
2013 655 36.4 17.9 24.1
2014 636 30.2 21.0 26.1
2015 680 33.0 20.6 25.6
2016 633 35.0 18.0 26.5
2017 672 36.6 18.3 20.5
2018 628 36.0 17.4 22.8
2019 583 35.0 16.6 22
2020 572 33.5 17.0 21.9
2021 509 32.5 15.6 n/a
2022 481 32.0 15.0 26
2023 465 37.5 12.4 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ball's Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 399 n/a 0.0 20.8
1996 399 n/a 0.0 20.8
1997 413 n/a 0.0 17.2
1998 518 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 509 38.7 13.2 21.4
2000 601 n/a 0.0 22
2001 673 37.0 18.2 20.2
2002 548 12.0 45.7 26.1
2003 548 12.0 45.7 26.1
2004 567 43.0 13.2 24.1
2005 641 43.0 14.9 25.3
2006 610 46.0 13.3 23.4
2007 605 48.5 12.5 25
2008 662 40.5 16.3 28.1
2009 721 40.0 18.0 31.7
2010 777 42.1 18.4 34.1
2011 851 39.6 21.4 36.1
2012 746 36.6 20.3 33.2
2013 655 36.4 17.9 24.1
2014 636 30.2 21.0 26.1
2015 680 33.0 20.6 25.6
2016 633 35.0 18.0 26.5
2017 672 36.6 18.3 20.5
2018 628 36.0 17.4 22.8
2019 583 35.0 16.6 22
2020 572 33.5 17.0 21.9
2021 509 32.5 15.6 n/a
2022 481 32.0 15.0 26
2023 465 37.5 12.4 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ball's Bluff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (2.5%) $12,967 (97.5%) $13,302
2020 $311 (2.1%) $14,370 (97.9%) $14,681
2021 $563 (3.4%) $15,957 (96.6%) $16,520

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ball's Bluff Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 281st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 443rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ball's Bluff Elementary)8974.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Ball's Bluff Elementary)7878.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ball's Bluff Elementary)9270.9
 21.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Ball's Bluff Elementary)8571.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ball's Bluff Elementary)8473.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Ball's Bluff Elementary)8975.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Ball's Bluff Elementary)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8479.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583465
 20.2%
African American5850
 13.8%
American Indian11
Asian5149
 3.9%
Hispanic128106
 17.2%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White305233
 23.6%
Two or More Races3526
 25.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%30.1%
 8.2%


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Students at Ball's Bluff Elementary are 50% White, 23% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Ball's Bluff Elementary.

Students who attend Ball's Bluff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smart's Mill Middle

Ball's Bluff Elementary ranks 443rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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