Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forestville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forestville Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
![This chart displays total students of Forestville Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Forestville Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-bvp7kdf.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Forestville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestville Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#114 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Forestville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Forestville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-bhy0EJu.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
54%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-Ybeo6l.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-bljsA6A.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forestville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forestville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-bpH0OIW.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-G8hsU2.png)
Hispanic
7%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-dHyT7Z.png)
Black
3%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-oNBAnT.png)
White
55%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-bvp7kgv.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-dHyT80.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forestville Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forestville Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-MgnEqB.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-ydgPja.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Forestville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Forestville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-lgmGF5.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-CQIzxM.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forestville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/85000/84567/forestville-elementary-school-chart-bxgoBTY.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestville Elementary School's ranking?
Forestville Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Forestville Elementary School often compared to?
Forestville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Falls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Forestville Elementary School?
561 students attend Forestville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Forestville Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestville Elementary School?
Forestville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestville Elementary School offer ?
Forestville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forestville Elementary School part of?
Forestville Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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