Fairview Elementary vs Laurel Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Fairfax Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
751 students
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
835 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Fairfax Station, Virginia | Laurel Ridge Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,142 | #55 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #910 of 50,301 | #541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 751 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 89% |
| city | Fairfax Station | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 89.4).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 10.8%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 835 students compared with 751.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairview Elementary better than Laurel Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Ridge Elementary ranks higher (91.2 vs 89.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairview Elementary and Laurel Ridge Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fairfax Station and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 751. Laurel Ridge Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Laurel Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairview Elementary is 102nd of 1,142 and Laurel Ridge Elementary is 55th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).