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Emerick Elementary School

440 S Nursery Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerick Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 1% in VA
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Emerick Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Emerick Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerick Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
90-94%
68%
(20-21)
90-94%
69%
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
77%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Emerick Elementary School's ranking?
Emerick Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Emerick Elementary School often compared to?
Emerick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Round Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Emerick Elementary School?
419 students attend Emerick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Emerick Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerick Elementary School?
Emerick Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerick Elementary School offer ?
Emerick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emerick Elementary School part of?
Emerick Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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