Lorton Station Elementary (Lorton Station) opened its doors in 2003, joining Fairfax County's Region 3 Hayfield pyramid from within The Fields at Lorton Station neighborhood. Guiding and developing over 700 students who are proud to be known as the Roadrunners, Lorton Station offers several unique features and experiences.
In addition to educating students from kindergarten through sixth grade, Lorton Station provides preschool classes that also serve students with special needs. Led by Principal Francis Legagneur, staff and students here enjoy a variety of creative spaces including a television production studio, rock climbing wall, computer labs, and theater area. Classrooms are equipped with multiple computers and laptops, allowing wired and wireless internet access.
Beyond the school’s more than 10,000 square feet of instructional space, students enjoy a playground and several playing fields. And to further enrich the Lorton Station experience, the PTA stays engaged in providing a monthly newsletter, extracurricular event nights, and cultural arts programs.
As a valued community institution, Lorton Elementary’s stated mission is to “create a safe and supportive environment in which all students can achieve their best.”
Lorton Station Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
9298 Lewis Chapel Rd,
Lorton, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
255:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
34.7%
Hispanic
26.9%
White
17.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/16/2020
We've had some of the most caring and helpful teachers since coming to this school. They always have great activities and are very responsive to student and parent needs.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/2/2025
Teachers are great and the school is intimate. Don't think the kids' performances are bad classroom-wise. The iready can be challenging as scores don't reflect the true performance of the students due to the complexity of the system. This school is very diverse, which is beautiful. You learn new thi...
5/31/2025
As a parent, I’ve been very disappointed with our experience at Lorton Station Elementary School. The most alarming concern is the lack of attention to student safety. There seems to be little to no urgency from school leadership in addressing safety issues or creating an environment where children...
9/26/2024
My kids have been attending this school since 2018 and it has gone from bad to flat out horrible. While the front office staff is AMAZING, the rest is just bad. The principle is arrogant, full of attitude and does NOT care about the students at all. I have tried to reach out to him on multiple occas...
1/15/2023
They have a new principal who couldn't care less about the kids learning. He is arrogant and refuses to take parents' calls and blames them for everything. It was never a good school, but has gone even further downhill. Principal refuses to answer questions and teachers are a mixed bag, but mostly n...
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List Price Range
$375K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$641,765
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$149,067
% of College Grads
49.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
3,138 Sq Ft
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- 9th to 12th
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Riverbend Park
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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Sheffield Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
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Community Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Cross County Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Lorton Station Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Lorton, VA, in the Lorton neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 754 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Lorton Station Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $641,765. Discover additional schools in the area, like South County High School, South County Middle School, Angelus Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lorton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lorton Station Elementary School.