Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wakefield Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wakefield Forest Elementary serves the eastern part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wakefield Forest 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
Wakefield Forest Elementary School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Wakefield Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield Forest Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#66 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)6.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Wakefield Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Wakefield Forest Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Wakefield Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Wakefield Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canterbury Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Wakefield Forest Elementary School?
626 students attend Wakefield Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wakefield Forest Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wakefield Forest Elementary School?
Wakefield Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wakefield Forest Elementary School offer ?
Wakefield Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wakefield Forest Elementary School part of?
Wakefield Forest Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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