Buffalo Trail Elementary

42190 Seven Hills Drive
Aldie, VA 20105

www.lcps.org/buffalotrail

756 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buffalo Trail Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Seven Hills in Aldie, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) district. The school is known for its modern facilities and its dedication to fostering a collaborative learning environment for students in grades PK through 5. By prioritizing a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth, Buffalo Trail aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school benefits significantly from a highly engaged community, supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors various enrichment programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. Its location in Aldie places it within a rapidly growing region, allowing the school to leverage both its suburban setting and access to regional resources. Buffalo Trail is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education, offering specialized programs and support services designed to meet the unique needs of every student who walks through its doors.

756

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buffalo Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	57
Black	62
Asian	354
Two or More	64
American Indian	11

Asian
354 (46.8%)
White
208 (27.5%)
Two or More
64 (8.5%)
Black
62 (8.2%)
Hispanic
57 (7.5%)
American Indian
11 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)722-2780
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/buffalotrail
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 133