Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cardinal Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cardinal Forest Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cardinal Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Forest Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
12%
22%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Forest Elementary School is ranked #690 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cardinal Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keene Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Forest Elementary School?
587 students attend Cardinal Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cardinal Forest Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Forest Elementary School?
Cardinal Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cardinal Forest Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Forest Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Forest Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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