Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School is ranked #212 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seldens Landing Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School?
626 students attend John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School offer ?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School part of?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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