Lorton Station Elementary

Summary:

Lorton Station Elementary is a public elementary school in Lorton, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 707. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lorton Station Elementary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages, a more diverse student population with higher percentages of African American (34.65%) and Hispanic (26.87%) students, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.16%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian students performing better than African American and Hispanic students.

Interestingly, Lorton Station Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the Fairfax County Public Schools district, such as Island Creek Elementary, Newington Forest Elementary, and Laurel Hill Elementary. These schools have higher SOL test scores, higher school rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the increased spending per student at Lorton Station Elementary, from $9,754 in 2018-2019 to $11,013 in 2020-2021, the school has struggled to consistently meet or exceed the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9298 Lewis Chapel Rd.
       Lorton, VA  22079


(571) 642-6000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
896th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,013 Help


Students who attend Lorton Station Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hayfield Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.6%
Hispanic:
27.5%
White:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Compare Details Lorton Station Elementary ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 106th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lorton Station Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.6%), Hispanic (27.5%), White (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lorton Station Elementary is 15.2. 106 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lorton Station Elementary is $11,013. 81 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lorton Station Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lorton Station Elementary 896th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lorton Station Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lorton Station Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.33 847th 1062 20.2%
2006 39.09 779th 1071 27.3%
2007 36.74 807th 1083 25.5%
2008 41.46 747th 1081 30.9%
2009 45.15 702nd 1082 35.1%
2010 58.56 477th 1113 57.1%
2011 59.29 464th 1117 58.5%
2012 57.08 491st 1117 56.0%
2013 56.07 502nd 1120 55.2%
2014 65.44 356th 1110 67.9%
2015 47.79 665th 1100 39.5%
2016 46.66 676th 1096 38.3%
2017 26.91 924th 1099 15.9%
2018 36.13 814th 1097 25.8%
2019 34.84 817th 1105 26.1%
2021 46.24 645th 1103 41.5%
2022 28.68 859th 1109 22.5%
2023 34.05 802nd 1114 28.0%
2024 25.22 896th 1114 19.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.35 235th 300 21.7%
2024 21.78 261st 306 14.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.21 918th 1036 11.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.13 825th 1100 25.0%
2024 29.95 836th 1098 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.80 761st 1093 30.4%
2024 21.30 927th 1101 15.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.02 169th 230 26.5%
2024 33.57 178th 238 25.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.90 383rd 579 33.9%
2024 35.88 431st 588 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.21 458th 564 18.8%
2024 21.04 487th 580 16.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lorton Station Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.16 337th 984 65.8%
2024 32.88 743rd 979 24.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lorton Station Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 225 269 109 104 3 n/a n/a 51 761
2005 283 285 151 125 0 n/a n/a 54 898
2006 303 293 184 146 0 n/a n/a 59 985
2007 306 283 197 162 2 n/a n/a 63 1013
2008 269 316 238 166 0 n/a n/a 64 1053
2009 268 338 246 174 0 n/a n/a 78 1104
2010 197 270 189 187 1 n/a n/a 53 897
2011 169 281 183 221 1 0 42 0 897
2012 175 316 184 225 4 1 41 0 946
2013 213 310 205 233 1 0 52 0 1014
2014 213 328 206 228 1 0 58 0 1034
2015 235 350 194 220 2 1 71 0 1073
2016 210 354 178 225 2 0 75 0 1044
2017 198 341 157 213 3 2 62 0 976
2018 175 340 150 204 2 2 42 0 915
2019 191 318 150 209 3 2 27 0 900
2020 165 285 127 219 3 2 26 0 827
2021 127 266 114 231 3 1 26 0 768
2022 133 270 110 212 2 0 27 0 754
2023 126 245 108 190 1 1 36 0 707
2024 143 244 114 206 0 1 40 0 748

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lorton Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 761 43.0 17.7 32
2005 898 45.0 20.0 33.6
2006 985 71.0 13.9 30.1
2007 1013 76.4 13.3 31.7
2008 1053 53.5 19.7 33.5
2009 1104 56.5 19.5 33.5
2010 897 46.0 19.5 41.6
2011 897 45.3 19.7 41
2012 946 63.6 14.8 45.2
2013 1014 67.6 14.9 41.3
2014 1034 65.3 15.8 40.5
2015 1073 68.0 15.7 42.6
2016 1044 68.0 15.3 41.8
2017 976 66.3 14.7 41.6
2018 915 62.1 14.7 47.1
2019 900 63.3 14.2 48.4
2020 827 57.7 14.3 51.1
2021 768 52.3 14.6 n/a
2022 754 52.3 14.4 56.1
2023 707 45.0 15.7 55.2
2024 748 48.9 15.2 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lorton Station Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 761 43.0 17.7 32
2005 898 45.0 20.0 33.6
2006 985 71.0 13.9 30.1
2007 1013 76.4 13.3 31.7
2008 1053 53.5 19.7 33.5
2009 1104 56.5 19.5 33.5
2010 897 46.0 19.5 41.6
2011 897 45.3 19.7 41
2012 946 63.6 14.8 45.2
2013 1014 67.6 14.9 41.3
2014 1034 65.3 15.8 40.5
2015 1073 68.0 15.7 42.6
2016 1044 68.0 15.3 41.8
2017 976 66.3 14.7 41.6
2018 915 62.1 14.7 47.1
2019 900 63.3 14.2 48.4
2020 827 57.7 14.3 51.1
2021 768 52.3 14.6 n/a
2022 754 52.3 14.4 56.1
2023 707 45.0 15.7 55.2
2024 748 48.9 15.2 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lorton Station Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (6.3%) $9,141 (93.7%) $9,754
2020 $622 (5.9%) $9,904 (94.1%) $10,526
2021 $658 (6.0%) $10,355 (94.0%) $11,013

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lorton Station Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 817th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 802nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lorton Station Elementary)8355
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lorton Station Elementary)7157.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lorton Station Elementary)8058.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lorton Station Elementary)7461.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lorton Station Elementary)5639.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Lorton Station Elementary)6169.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lorton Station Elementary)7568.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lorton Station Elementary)7848.8
 29.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Lorton Station Elementary)7571.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lorton Station Elementary)9978
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students900707
 21.4%
African American318245
 23%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian150108
 28%
Hispanic209190
 9.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White191126
 34%
Two or More Races2736
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%55.2%
 6.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 748 students attended Lorton Station Elementary.

Students who attend Lorton Station Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hayfield Secondary

Students at Lorton Station Elementary are 33% African American, 28% Hispanic, 19% White, 15% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Lorton Station Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Virginia elementary schools.


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