Lorton Station Elementary

9298 Lewis Chapel Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lorton Station Elementary School, located in Lorton, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its suburban community within the Fairfax County Public School system. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, catering to a student population that reflects the varied demographic landscape of Northern Virginia. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school integrates core curriculum requirements with enrichment programs designed to support student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Lorton Station Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The administration and faculty prioritize parent and community engagement to create a supportive network for students. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and resources, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student needs and modern instructional practices.

745

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lorton Station Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	200
Black	260
Asian	113
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

Black
260 (34.9%)
Hispanic
200 (26.8%)
White
129 (17.3%)
Asian
113 (15.2%)
Two or More
42 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	(571)642-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	523
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 39

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 126