Laurel Ridge Elementary

10110 Commonwealth Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22032

835 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Laurel Ridge Elementary School, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a well-established public school serving students in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled in a residential community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional development.

The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a commitment to inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Laurel Ridge focuses on preparing students for future academic success by utilizing modern instructional practices and promoting a culture of kindness and personal responsibility. With its long-standing presence in the Commonwealth neighborhood, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, lifelong learners.

835

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	196
Black	32
Asian	71
Two or More	64
American Indian	2

White
470 (56.3%)
Hispanic
196 (23.5%)
Asian
71 (8.5%)
Two or More
64 (7.7%)
Black
32 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)426-3700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurel Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	119
Grade 6	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurel Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	418	50.1%
Male	417	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)