Serving 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Forest Elementary serves the eastern part of Falls Church, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Forest Elementary School's student population of 779 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
779 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Motto
From Many, We Are One!
School Rankings
Glen Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Forest Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1670 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Forest Elementary School is ranked #1670 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Glen Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences, Belvedere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Glen Forest Elementary School?
779 students attend Glen Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Glen Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Forest Elementary School?
Glen Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glen Forest Elementary School offer ?
Glen Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glen Forest Elementary School part of?
Glen Forest Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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