Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lorton Station Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to 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 83% 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: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorton Station Elementary serves the southern part of Lorton, VA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. The school is typically a 5 to 10-minute drive from most residences within the zone, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorton Station Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One School, One Voice!
School Rankings
Lorton Station Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorton Station Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#1117 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-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 Lorton Station Elementary School's ranking?
Lorton Station Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lorton Station Elementary School often compared to?
Lorton Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gunston Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lorton Station Elementary School?
745 students attend Lorton Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lorton Station Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorton Station Elementary School?
Lorton Station Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorton Station Elementary School offer ?
Lorton Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lorton Station Elementary School part of?
Lorton Station Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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