Algonkian Elementary School

20196 Carter Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Algonkian Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Algonkian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Algonkian Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Algonkian Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algonkian Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Algonkian Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Algonkian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Algonkian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
8%
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Hispanic
21%
19%
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Black
4%
22%
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White
59%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Algonkian Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Algonkian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Algonkian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Algonkian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algonkian Elementary School's ranking?
Algonkian Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Algonkian Elementary School often compared to?
Algonkian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Algonkian Elementary School?
446 students attend Algonkian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Algonkian Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonkian Elementary School?
Algonkian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Algonkian Elementary School offer ?
Algonkian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Algonkian Elementary School part of?
Algonkian Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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