Gunston Elementary vs Lorton Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunston Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
Lorton Station Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students
| Measure | Gunston Elementary Lorton, Virginia | Lorton Station Elementary Lorton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #247 of 1,142 | #544 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2482 of 50,301 | #9654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 530 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 78% |
| city | Lorton | Lorton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 72.4).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 78%).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 70.2%).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Lorton Station Elementary is the larger school with 745 students compared with 530.
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 Gunston Elementary better than Lorton Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gunston Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 72.4 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 Gunston Elementary and Lorton Station Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lorton and Lorton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunston Elementary: 530. Lorton Station Elementary: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunston Elementary and Lorton Station Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gunston Elementary is 247th of 1,142 and Lorton Station Elementary is 544th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).