Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gunston Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gunston Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Lorton, VA, covering an area of approximately 17.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gunston Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Every Eagle Soars!
School Rankings
Gunston Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunston Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunston Elementary School's ranking?
Gunston Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gunston Elementary School often compared to?
Gunston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorton Station Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Gunston Elementary School?
530 students attend Gunston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Gunston Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunston Elementary School?
Gunston Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunston Elementary School offer ?
Gunston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gunston Elementary School part of?
Gunston Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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