- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorton, VA
Laurel Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002802
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Hill Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lorton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lorton, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Laurel Hill Elementary held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510126002802 · Lorton, VA Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 16.2:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Laurel Hill Elementary held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Laurel Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 743
Laurel Hill Elementary
743 students
What this shows Laurel Hill Elementary reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Hill Elementary compares
Laurel Hill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Virginia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.7%
White 28.1%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Laurel Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lorton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Hill Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Hill Elementary?
Laurel Hill Elementary has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Hill Elementary?
22.1% of students at Laurel Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Hill Elementary is African American at 30.7% of enrollment, in Lorton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Hill Elementary?
Laurel Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Hill Elementary rank among schools in Lorton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lorton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lorton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Laurel Hill Elementary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.