Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newington 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 52% 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newington Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Newington Forest Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Newington 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 Newington 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
#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newington 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newington 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/85000/84576/newington-forest-elementary-school-chart-boTKePR.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newington 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newington 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/85000/84576/newington-forest-elementary-school-chart-bu6GVut.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
11%
22%
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White
48%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/85000/84576/newington-forest-elementary-school-chart-bg1VABD.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![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://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/85000/84576/newington-forest-elementary-school-chart-NWVgBf.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/85000/84576/newington-forest-elementary-school-chart-VvITOi.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newington Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Newington Forest Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Newington Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Newington Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorton Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Newington Forest Elementary School?
540 students attend Newington Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Newington Forest Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newington Forest Elementary School?
Newington Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newington Forest Elementary School offer ?
Newington Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newington Forest Elementary School part of?
Newington Forest Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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