Is Laurel Hill Elementary a good school?

Laurel Hill Elementary ranks 133 rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laurel Hill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 734 students attended Laurel Hill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Hill Elementary?

Students at Laurel Hill Elementary are 31% African American, 25% White, 24% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Laurel Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Laurel Hill Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : South County Middle High : South County High

Laurel Hill Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

8390 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079

(703) 551-5300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,616

Students who attend Laurel Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South County Middle
High:	South County High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 734

Racial breakdown:

African American:

31.2%

White:

24.9%

Asian:

24.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Compare Details Laurel Hill Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 35^th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Laurel Hill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (31.2%), White (24.9%), Asian (24.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elementary is 15.9. 117 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Hill Elementary is $9,616. 119 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Hill Elementary 133^rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Laurel Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41^st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	47.77	692^nd	1113	37.8%
2011	57.77	492^nd	1117	56.0%
2012	51.07	609^th	1117	45.5%
2013	53.87	549^th	1120	51.0%
2014	65.17	359^th	1110	67.7%
2015	57.80	521^st	1100	52.6%
2016	52.58	582^nd	1096	46.9%
2017	54.53	555^th	1099	49.5%
2018	51.51	602^nd	1097	45.1%
2019	64.24	429^th	1105	61.2%
2021	77.16	248^th	1103	77.5%
2022	79.85	210^th	1109	81.1%
2023	84.24	133^rd	1114	88.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.76	26^th	300	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.67	76^th	1100	93.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.89	110^th	324	66.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.78	90^th	182	50.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.34	195^th	1093	82.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.25	99^th	230	57.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.00	17^th	579	97.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.17	44^th	564	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.17	397^th	984	59.7%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 25, 2018

Laurel Hill is a great elementary school, our daughter has been very happy here and has developed a love for learning at this school. They are teaching her valuable skills that will serve her well during her life, and she is a happy student. I truly believe that is the key to success for all children, to be happy and to develop a love of learning. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 19, 2018

The school has too many students that are disruptive in class and waste the time of the teachers and principals. Students that should be removed to a "special" class for trouble makers are not. Control of students is inadequate. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

I'm not a supporter of the new no homework policy. Homework allowed me to be more involved in what my children were learning in class, and helped me reinforce what was already taught. I no longer have that opportunity. My children's grades reflect how damaging this new rule can be. They performed much better with homework. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laurel Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	224	203	246	46	3	n/a	n/a	80	802
2011	240	190	279	67	3	1	53	0	833
2012	230	201	298	76	1	2	60	0	868
2013	236	210	299	98	0	2	52	0	897
2014	252	248	288	87	2	0	58	0	935
2015	230	238	289	93	2	0	59	0	911
2016	234	258	270	95	2	1	61	0	921
2017	246	257	264	100	3	1	58	0	929
2018	246	265	248	94	2	1	58	0	914
2019	216	254	234	85	0	1	59	0	849
2020	202	251	203	85	0	1	64	0	806
2021	172	230	200	86	0	2	63	0	753
2022	184	223	173	77	0	3	56	0	716
2023	183	229	178	87	0	4	53	0	734

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

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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 Laurel Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	802	26.5	30.2	22.3
2011	833	42.9	19.4	18.7
2012	868	53.4	16.2	17.7
2013	897	56.5	15.8	17.8
2014	935	60.0	15.5	18.3
2015	911	59.0	15.4	18.8
2016	921	56.0	16.4	16
2017	929	59.6	15.5	16.1
2018	914	52.5	17.4	18.3
2019	849	56.3	15.0	17.8
2020	806	53.3	15.1	16.3
2021	753	50.0	15.0	n/a
2022	716	46.2	15.4	18.3
2023	734	46.0	15.9	24.8

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 Laurel Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	802	26.5	30.2	22.3
2011	833	42.9	19.4	18.7
2012	868	53.4	16.2	17.7
2013	897	56.5	15.8	17.8
2014	935	60.0	15.5	18.3
2015	911	59.0	15.4	18.8
2016	921	56.0	16.4	16
2017	929	59.6	15.5	16.1
2018	914	52.5	17.4	18.3
2019	849	56.3	15.0	17.8
2020	806	53.3	15.1	16.3
2021	753	50.0	15.0	n/a
2022	716	46.2	15.4	18.3
2023	734	46.0	15.9	24.8

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 Laurel Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$126 (1.4%)	$9,113 (98.6%)	$9,239
2020	$146 (1.5%)	$9,359 (98.5%)	$9,506
2021	$179 (1.9%)	$9,437 (98.1%)	$9,616

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Hill 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 429^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 133^rd of 1114 Elementary schools	26.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill Elementary)	90	85.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	85	71.3	13.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Laurel Hill Elementary)	75	77.7	2.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	72	69.6	2.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill Elementary)	79	95.5	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	86	73.8	12.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Laurel Hill Elementary)	75	87.3	12.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	77	76.3	0.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill Elementary)	83	74	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	77	63	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Hill Elementary)	90	84.2	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)	81	70.7	10.3%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Laurel Hill Elementary)	84	86.9	2.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	80	75.6	4.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill Elementary)	92	86.5	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	87	65.2	21.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Laurel Hill Elementary)	87	87.2	0.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	83	78.5	4.5%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill Elementary)	98	100	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	86	69	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	55	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	849	734	13.5%
African American	254	229	9.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	234	178	23.9%
Hispanic	85	87	2.4%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	216	183	15.3%
Two or More Races	59	53	10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.8%	24.8%	7%

Schools Near Laurel Hill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SOL Mathematics (2023)				SOL Science (2023)	SOL English Reading (2023)				SOL VA Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8390 Laurel Crest Dr.	Lorton	22079	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 551-5300	734	46	15.9	24.8%	183 (24.9%)	229 (31.2%)	87 (11.9%)	178 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	53 (7.2%)	84.2	133^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	88.1%		79.9	210^th of 1109 public elementary schools	81.1%	77	85.8	95.5	74.0	86.5	84.2	77.7	87.3	86.9	87.2		$9,616	$179	$9,437
Lorton Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9298 Lewis Chapel Rd.	Lorton	22079	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 642-6000	707	45	15.7	55.2%	126 (17.8%)	245 (34.7%)	190 (26.9%)	108 (15.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.1%)	34	802^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	28.0%		28.7	859^th of 1109 public elementary schools	22.5%	57	55.0	58.8	39.7	48.8	69.4	57.8	61.2	68.2	71.1		$11,013	$658	$10,355
Halley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8850 Cross Chase Circle	Fairfax Station	22039	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 551-5700	604	47	12.9	39.7%	160 (26.5%)	168 (27.8%)	134 (22.2%)	109 (18.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	43.2	690^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.1%		47.1	647^th of 1109 public elementary schools	41.7%	43	62.2	69.8	46.7	51.4	57.3	65.2	75.0	66.7	76.7		$12,424	$321	$12,103
Newington Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8001 Newington Forest Ave	Springfield	22153	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 923-2600	572	37	15.5	26.0%	275 (48.1%)	57 (10.0%)	120 (21.0%)	65 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.4%)	63.5	424^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.9%		71.6	325^th of 1109 public elementary schools	70.7%	99	79.1	75.9	51.8	88.4	61.7	75.3	82.8	66.3	95.8		$11,286	$479	$10,807
Saratoga Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8111 Northumberland Rd	Springfield	22153	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 440-2600	582	47	12.5	39.0%	189 (32.5%)	108 (18.6%)	147 (25.3%)	102 (17.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	61.1	466^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.2%		49.9	608^th of 1109 public elementary schools	45.2%	142	73.9	77.5	59.6	67.9	73.5	71.4	72.9	76.5	75.3		$12,880	$460	$12,420
Silverbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9350 Crosspointe Dr	Fairfax Station	22039	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 690-5100	798	52	15.4	8.4%	487 (61.0%)	44 (5.5%)	95 (11.9%)	81 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (11.4%)	91.6	28^th of 1114 public elementary schools	97.5%		91.2	37^th of 1109 public elementary schools	96.7%	9	94.6	95.0	90.2	92.1	89.6	86.0	87.6	92.5	94.7		$9,630	$274	$9,355
Gunston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	10100 Gunston Rd	Lorton	22079	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 541-3600	555	36	15.4	38.4%	167 (30.1%)	144 (25.9%)	112 (20.2%)	95 (17.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	74.9	270^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.8%		73.5	293^rd of 1109 public elementary schools	73.6%	23	74.1	81.4	84.8	89.3	84.0	64.7	81.2	83.8	86.1		$11,202	$408	$10,794
Hunt Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7107 Sydenstricker Rd	Springfield	22152	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 913-8800	733	47	15.5	10.5%	377 (51.4%)	73 (10.0%)	82 (11.2%)	104 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (13.0%)	88.5	67^th of 1114 public elementary schools	94.0%		88.4	80^th of 1109 public elementary schools	92.8%	13	88.7	88.6	88.5	83.6	88.0	84.0	91.2	93.0	86.8		$11,814	$204	$11,610
Rockledge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Mariner Ln	Woodbridge	22192	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 491-2108	510	32	16.1	54.7%	133 (26.1%)	101 (19.8%)	174 (34.1%)	74 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.3%)	66.6	390^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.0%		62.7	442^nd of 1109 public elementary schools	60.1%	52	77.9	79.3	73.3		68.6	67.4	81.2	76.2		85.5	$8,725	$374	$8,350
Sangster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7420 Reservation Dr	Springfield	22153	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 644-8200	925	52	17.7	3.2%	557 (60.2%)	75 (8.1%)	71 (7.7%)	138 (14.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.0%)	95.2	4^th of 1114 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.8	2^nd of 1109 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	97.2	100.0	88.2	97.0	92.7	93.8	98.7	94.0	99.5		$9,276	$164	$9,112

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