Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Ridge Elementary serves the southern part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Laurel Ridge Elementary School's student population of 835 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
835 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Kindness is Spoken Here.
School Rankings
Laurel Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#315 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
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)9.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Laurel Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Laurel Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
835 students attend Laurel Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Laurel Ridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laurel Ridge Elementary School part of?
Laurel Ridge Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My kids are both in the Spanish Immersion Program at Laurel Ridge. We have left our home school to attend this program. We have always felt like outsiders to the school and many of the other parents. This attitude is apparent in the office staff, a most grumpy group of women.
The school is large and recently redone so it is pretty nice and clean.
The whole school has a high school clique feeling about it.
5 10/10/2025
KPW is a fantastic community and we have only heard wonderful things about LR. Our son looks forward to attending LR in the fall.
Review Laurel Ridge Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
