Cardinal Ridge Elementary

26155 Bullrun Post Office Road
Centreville, VA 20120

www.lcps.org/CRE

871 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.

871

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	60
Black	83
Asian	476
Two or More	45
American Indian	11

Asian
476 (54.6 %)
White
196 (22.5 %)
Black
83 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
60 (6.9 %)
Two or More
45 (5.2 %)
American Indian
11 (1.3 %)

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:	(571)367-4020
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/CRE
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 9

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 141