Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Hill Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Lorton, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Laurel Hill Elementary School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Laurel Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Hill 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
#257 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Hill Elementary School is ranked #257 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Laurel Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorton Station Elementary School, Gunston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Hill Elementary School?
743 students attend Laurel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Laurel Hill Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Hill Elementary School?
Laurel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laurel Hill Elementary School part of?
Laurel Hill Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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