- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorton, VA
Lorton Station Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lorton Station Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126002335
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorton Station Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lorton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorton Station Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorton Station Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lorton, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Lorton Station Elementary grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 510126002335 · Lorton, VA Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 16.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Lorton Station Elementary grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lorton Station 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 745
Lorton Station Elementary
745 students
What this shows Lorton Station Elementary reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorton Station Elementary compares
Lorton Station Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 20% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 17.3%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Lorton Station 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 Lorton Station Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorton Station 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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lorton Station Elementary
How many students attend Lorton Station Elementary?
Lorton Station Elementary has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorton Station Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorton Station Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorton Station Elementary?
45.8% of students at Lorton Station Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorton Station Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lorton Station Elementary is African American at 34.9% of enrollment, in Lorton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorton Station Elementary?
Lorton Station Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Lorton Station Elementary rank among schools in Lorton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorton Station Elementary ranks #3 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 Lorton Station 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.