Lorton Station Elementary School

9298 Lewis Chapel Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 707 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 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lorton Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Lorton Station Elementary School's student population of 707 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lorton Station Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorton Station Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1014 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lorton Station Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lorton Station Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
69%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lorton Station Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
27%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lorton Station Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
22%
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White
18%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lorton Station Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Lorton Station Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lorton Station Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lorton Station Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1014 out of 1,792 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
707 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, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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