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Forestdale Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6Virtual
6530 Elder Ave, Springfield, VA 22150 · (703) 313-4300 · Part of Fairfax County Public Schools
Students
537
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Forestdale Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 69.5%
Location
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6530 Elder Ave, Springfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K34
Kindergarten87
Grade 166
Grade 287
Grade 385
Grade 458
Grade 561
Grade 659
Enrollment over time
493’20
521’21
563’22
532’23
537’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 46%White 20%Asian 17%Black 11%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.