Guilford Elementary

600 W Poplar Rd
Sterling, VA 20164

www.lcps.org/guilford

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Guilford Elementary School, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a public school serving students in Loudoun County. As part of one of the top-rated school districts in the state, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to fostering a supportive community, promoting inclusive practices, and preparing students for the transition to middle school through balanced social and academic development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student diversity and its efforts to integrate technology into the daily learning experience. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Guilford Elementary frequently engages families and local partners to enrich the educational atmosphere. By focusing on individualized student support and maintaining high standards for instructional excellence, the school aims to create a welcoming space where students from various backgrounds can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

504

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guilford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	412
Black	23
Asian	37
Two or More	10

Hispanic
412 (81.7%)
Asian
37 (7.3%)
Black
23 (4.6%)
White
22 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)

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)434-4550
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/guilford
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 92