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Cardinal Forest Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6Virtual
8600 Forrester Blvd, Springfield, VA 22152 · (703) 923-5200 · Part of Fairfax County Public Schools
Students
680
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
31%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Cardinal Forest Elementary
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 16.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency59%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts76%
State average 69.5%
Location
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8600 Forrester Blvd, Springfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K31
Kindergarten82
Grade 196
Grade 298
Grade 3101
Grade 497
Grade 591
Grade 684
Enrollment over time
584’20
587’21
632’22
700’23
680’24
Up 16.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 43%Hispanic 24%Asian 15%Black 12%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.