Glen Forest Elementary School

5829 Glen Forest Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 879 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 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glen Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Glen Forest Elementary School's student population of 879 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Glen Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1661 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glen Forest 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.
37%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glen Forest 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
44%
18%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
28%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Glen Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glen Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1661 out of 1,792 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, Belvedere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
879 students attend Glen Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Glen Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Forest Elementary School part of?
Glen Forest Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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