Cardinal Ridge Elementary

26155 Bullrun Post Office Road
Centreville, VA 20120

www.lcps.org/CRE

834 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, located in Centreville, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) district. Known for its modern facilities and strong community focus, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in an increasingly complex world.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize a student-centered approach to education. Cardinal Ridge places a significant emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, often integrating technology into its daily curriculum to enhance the learning experience. With a vibrant parent-teacher community and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere that encourages active participation and academic achievement for all its students.

834

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	50
Black	75
Asian	448
Two or More	55
American Indian	18

Asian
448 (53.7%)
White
188 (22.5%)
Black
75 (9.0%)
Two or More
55 (6.6%)
Hispanic
50 (6.0%)
American Indian
18 (2.2%)

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:	(571)367-4020
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/CRE
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 2

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 162

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 145