How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gunston Elementary | Lorton Station Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lorton, VA | Lorton, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 530 | 745 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.2% | 70.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gunston Elementary | Lorton Station Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,975 | $18,975 |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gunston Elementary | Lorton Station Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.6% | 17.3% |
| African American | 28.7% | 34.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% | 26.8% |
| Asian | 14.5% | 15.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gunston Elementary | Lorton Station Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 357:1 | 376:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.