Rosa Lee Carter Elementary

43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148

www.lcps.org/carter

792 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School, located in the Loudoun Reserve neighborhood of Ashburn, Virginia, is a prominent member of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) system. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Rosa Lee Carter, a dedicated educator and community figure who served as the first female member of the Loudoun County School Board. The school fosters a supportive academic environment focused on cultivating critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning within a diverse and growing suburban community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary is recognized for its commitment to holistic student development and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, enrichment opportunities, and specialized services designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. With a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture, the administration and faculty work closely with an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to bridge the gap between home and classroom, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

792

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	47
Black	67
Asian	488
Two or More	40
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
488 (61.6%)
White
121 (15.3%)
Black
67 (8.5%)
Hispanic
47 (5.9%)
Two or More
40 (5.1%)
American Indian
27 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)957-4490
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/carter
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 158

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	127
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	131
Grade 5	158

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	50.5%
Male	392	49.5%

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