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Hovatter Elementary

Public Grades 3-5

98^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Hovatter Elementary is a public elementary school located in Aldie, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 961 students. It is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 19th out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hovatter Elementary has consistently performed well in recent years, ranking in the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 98th out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance consistently outperforms the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 89.31% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 80.68% for Loudoun County and 72.89% for Virginia.

Hovatter Elementary's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities is an area for improvement. Nearby schools, such as Goshen Post Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools. While Hovatter Elementary's socioeconomic profile and student-teacher ratio may contribute to its success, the nearby Goshen Post Elementary's high achievement suggests that these factors are not the sole drivers of Hovatter's success.

810

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,696

Per pupil spending ?

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41135 collaboration drive
Aldie, VA 20105

(571) 367-4120

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

Students who attend Hovatter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Middle
High:	Lightridge High

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.9%

Asian:

38.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2023 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (88% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Loudoun County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg80%

Virginia avg71%

98^th of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 4 pts since 2023

From top 13% (2023) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 61Elementary Schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools

19^th of 129Loudoun County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	98 of 1110	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	80.8	205 of 1114	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	144 of 1114	87.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	60 of 579	89.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	34 of 249	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	39 of 238	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	60 of 230	73.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	46.3	246 of 355	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.4	104 of 324	67.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	92.1	12 of 326	96.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	85.8	94 of 1096	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	78.8	200 of 1098	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	146 of 1100	86.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	18 of 606	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	74.1	124 of 580	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.8	40 of 564	92.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	89.8	40 of 1046	96.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	84.1	121 of 1093	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	197 of 1101	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	158 of 1093	85.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	102 of 271	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.3	60 of 247	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	105 of 245	57.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	396 of 973	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	436 of 979	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	358 of 984	63.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile+6 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)96th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

African American (2025)90th percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)86th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)62nd percentile-29 vs school

White (2025)59th percentile-32 vs school

Disabled (2024)31st percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics90%+17 vs state

English Reading89%+18 vs state

VA Studies87%+19 vs state

Science83%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Hovatter Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hovatter Elementary	Public	3-5	41135 collaboration drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4120	810	56	14.5	3.7%	364 (44.9%)	38 (4.7%)	34 (4.2%)	308 (38.0%)	15 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.0%)	86.2	98^th of 1110 public elementary schools	91.2%		80.8	205^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.6%	107	89.3	90.4	89.1	82.7	86.2	91.4	87.7	87.1	$14,696	$153	$14,542
Henrietta Lacks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	41125 Collaboration Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 367-4130	780	57	13.7	8.6%	317 (40.6%)	45 (5.8%)	46 (5.9%)	304 (39.0%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.8%)								(n/a)
Goshen Post Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24945 Lobo Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4030	851	67	12.7	9.3%	194 (22.8%)	56 (6.6%)	68 (8.0%)	472 (55.5%)	21 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.6%)	87.8	78^th of 1110 public elementary schools	93.0%		88	68^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.9%	10	90.6	90.5	89.9	91.3	87.2	87.1	90.6	88.9	$14,814	$328	$14,486
Pinebrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25480 Mindful Court	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4325	699	52	13.3	21.9%	217 (31.0%)	75 (10.7%)	50 (7.2%)	296 (42.3%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.6%)	85.5	113^th of 1110 public elementary schools	89.8%		84.7	126^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.7%	13	89.2	92.2	88.9	86.5	78.4	89.4	90.1	86.1	$16,200	$185	$16,015
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41740 Tall Cedars Parkway	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4390	748	61	12.3	24.3%	210 (28.1%)	82 (11.0%)	65 (8.7%)	319 (42.6%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.6%)	71	343^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	69.1%		65.8	415^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.7%	72	84.1	83.9	81.3	68.4	77.6	82.2	76.6	85.0	$17,582	$227	$17,355
Liberty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25491 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4370	813	62	13.1	18.5%	218 (26.8%)	82 (10.1%)	51 (6.3%)	396 (48.7%)	15 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.0%)	87.4	85^th of 1110 public elementary schools	92.3%		83.3	148^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.7%	63	90.5	93.1	94.8	88.3	78.1	87.7	95.4	86.6	$15,077	$191	$14,886
Buffalo Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42190 Seven Hills Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 722-2780	756	59	12.9	12.2%	208 (27.5%)	62 (8.2%)	57 (7.5%)	354 (46.8%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.5%)	78.8	237^th of 1110 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.9	202^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	81.9%	35	87.2	82.0	87.6	82.2	86.5	84.0	80.5	79.9	$16,072	$228	$15,844
Hutchison Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42819 Center St.	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4350	672	53	12.7	30.5%	256 (38.1%)	61 (9.1%)	87 (12.9%)	224 (33.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.5%)	77.5	253^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	77.2%		78.2	241^st of 1114 public elementary schools	78.4%	12	81.8	81.1	88.6	88.6	75.6	83.2	89.2	74.5	$17,870	$560	$17,309
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24200 Pissaro Drive	Sterling	20166	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 367-4230	756	66	11.5	18.3%	192 (25.4%)	52 (6.9%)	51 (6.7%)	400 (52.9%)	24 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.9%)	80	214^th of 1110 public elementary schools	80.7%		81.7	176^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.2%	38	88.1	86.2	84.1	76.4	78.4	87.7	85.4	89.9	$13,618	$76	$13,542
Cardinal Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26155 Bullrun Post Office Road	Centreville	20120	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4020	834	60	13.7	18.9%	188 (22.5%)	75 (9.0%)	50 (6.0%)	448 (53.7%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.6%)	84.9	124^th of 1110 public elementary schools	88.8%		81.2	197^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.3%	73	84.5	91.3	89.6	84.0	83.7	88.4	87.5	90.3	$13,672	$76	$13,595

Frequently Asked Questions about Hovatter Elementary

How many students attend Hovatter Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 810 students attended Hovatter Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Hovatter Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hovatter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willard Middle
High : Lightridge High

Is Hovatter Elementary a good school?

Yes. Hovatter Elementary ranks in the top 8.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hovatter Elementary?

Students at Hovatter Elementary are 45% White, 38% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is Hovatter Elementary in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

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