Forest Edge Elementary

Summary:

Forest Edge Elementary is a public elementary school in Reston, Virginia, serving 447 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Edge Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.66% White, 29.31% African American, 22.82% Hispanic, and 8.5% Asian. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like Herndon Elementary, Dogwood Elementary, and Great Falls Elementary, which have lower percentages of minority students. However, the school's overall performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests varies, with the school generally performing below the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in mathematics and reading, though it has some stronger performance in certain areas like 6th-grade reading.

Forest Edge Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 65.32% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the rates at some nearby schools like Great Falls Elementary (4.75%) and Forestville Elementary (4.54%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's performance on SOL tests also varies among different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for African American and Hispanic students but more mixed results for low-socioeconomic status students and English language learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1501 Beacontree Ln
       Reston, VA  20190


(703) 925-8000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,430 Help


Students who attend Forest Edge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hughes Middle
High:    South Lakes High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.7%
African American:
29.3%
Hispanic:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Compare Details Forest Edge Elementary ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 80th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Edge Elementary is $12,430, which is the 46th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Edge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Edge Elementary 637th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Forest Edge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Edge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.62 290th 1062 72.7%
2006 67.84 308th 1071 71.2%
2007 58.41 462nd 1083 57.3%
2008 61.55 411th 1081 62.0%
2009 66.60 330th 1082 69.5%
2010 63.46 384th 1113 65.5%
2011 69.88 277th 1117 75.2%
2012 63.91 375th 1117 66.4%
2013 59.92 449th 1120 59.9%
2014 60.21 440th 1110 60.4%
2015 57.82 520th 1100 52.7%
2016 40.46 758th 1096 30.8%
2017 50.65 609th 1099 44.6%
2018 39.47 776th 1097 29.3%
2019 36.94 797th 1105 27.9%
2021 45.40 653rd 1103 40.8%
2022 57.97 503rd 1109 54.6%
2023 55.41 545th 1114 51.1%
2024 48.30 637th 1114 42.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.90 125th 300 58.3%
2024 48.58 155th 306 49.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.69 595th 1036 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.61 521st 1100 52.6%
2024 52.66 571st 1098 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.74 553rd 1093 49.4%
2024 45.19 669th 1101 39.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.05 207th 579 64.2%
2024 66.05 192nd 588 67.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.98 330th 564 41.5%
2024 54.98 276th 580 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Edge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.16 338th 984 65.7%
2024 60.48 414th 979 57.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Edge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 683 683
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 684 684
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 703 703
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 722 722
1993 382 125 67 131 3 n/a n/a 0 708
1994 379 119 61 141 4 n/a n/a 0 704
1995 290 93 55 138 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 290 93 55 138 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 286 88 58 138 2 n/a n/a 0 572
1998 305 79 68 120 2 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 355 95 90 121 5 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 386 105 118 138 8 n/a n/a -4 751
2001 415 109 146 149 7 n/a n/a 0 826
2002 376 115 157 152 5 n/a n/a 48 853
2003 376 115 157 152 5 n/a n/a 48 853
2004 326 115 154 121 5 n/a n/a 47 768
2005 311 115 150 109 4 n/a n/a 48 737
2006 337 103 169 97 1 n/a n/a 52 759
2007 389 105 175 76 2 n/a n/a 52 799
2008 375 129 151 72 1 n/a n/a 58 786
2009 372 142 170 70 3 n/a n/a 56 813
2010 367 157 172 92 6 n/a n/a 56 850
2011 339 148 151 111 1 0 51 0 801
2012 343 163 137 108 1 1 58 0 811
2013 319 161 141 120 0 0 48 0 789
2014 327 165 120 127 0 0 51 0 790
2015 311 189 124 117 0 2 47 0 790
2016 275 193 93 122 0 0 40 0 723
2017 243 186 82 109 1 0 42 0 663
2018 211 170 64 114 0 0 32 0 591
2019 172 175 56 110 1 0 27 0 541
2020 154 167 56 107 1 0 29 0 514
2021 136 157 47 120 1 0 40 0 501
2022 146 134 44 114 0 0 38 0 476
2023 146 131 38 102 0 0 30 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Edge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 683 41.5 16.4 n/a
1990 684 43.5 15.7 n/a
1991 703 36.3 19.3 n/a
1992 722 37.0 19.5 n/a
1993 708 56.1 12.6 n/a
1994 704 42.3 n/a 26.6
1995 576 n/a 0.0 25.7
1996 576 n/a 0.0 25.7
1997 572 n/a 0.0 25.7
1998 574 n/a 0.0 27.7
1999 666 38.3 17.4 27.8
2000 751 n/a 0.0 25.6
2001 826 50.8 16.3 24.6
2002 853 59.7 14.3 27.3
2003 853 59.7 14.3 27.3
2004 768 54.0 14.2 29.1
2005 737 50.6 14.6 30.2
2006 759 56.0 13.6 25.2
2007 799 62.4 12.8 25.7
2008 786 36.0 21.8 26
2009 813 34.5 23.6 25.9
2010 850 33.2 25.6 30.6
2011 801 38.5 20.8 30
2012 811 55.1 14.7 32.2
2013 789 52.1 15.1 35.2
2014 790 51.0 15.4 35.4
2015 790 53.0 14.9 36.6
2016 723 52.0 13.9 41.5
2017 663 44.0 15.0 41.3
2018 591 44.4 13.2 44.2
2019 541 43.8 12.3 48.1
2020 514 41.5 12.3 50.8
2021 501 40.9 12.2 n/a
2022 476 41.0 11.6 54.8
2023 447 40.7 10.9 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Edge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 683 41.5 16.4 n/a
1990 684 43.5 15.7 n/a
1991 703 36.3 19.3 n/a
1992 722 37.0 19.5 n/a
1993 708 56.1 12.6 n/a
1994 704 42.3 n/a 26.6
1995 576 n/a 0.0 25.7
1996 576 n/a 0.0 25.7
1997 572 n/a 0.0 25.7
1998 574 n/a 0.0 27.7
1999 666 38.3 17.4 27.8
2000 751 n/a 0.0 25.6
2001 826 50.8 16.3 24.6
2002 853 59.7 14.3 27.3
2003 853 59.7 14.3 27.3
2004 768 54.0 14.2 29.1
2005 737 50.6 14.6 30.2
2006 759 56.0 13.6 25.2
2007 799 62.4 12.8 25.7
2008 786 36.0 21.8 26
2009 813 34.5 23.6 25.9
2010 850 33.2 25.6 30.6
2011 801 38.5 20.8 30
2012 811 55.1 14.7 32.2
2013 789 52.1 15.1 35.2
2014 790 51.0 15.4 35.4
2015 790 53.0 14.9 36.6
2016 723 52.0 13.9 41.5
2017 663 44.0 15.0 41.3
2018 591 44.4 13.2 44.2
2019 541 43.8 12.3 48.1
2020 514 41.5 12.3 50.8
2021 501 40.9 12.2 n/a
2022 476 41.0 11.6 54.8
2023 447 40.7 10.9 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Edge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $480 (4.4%) $10,316 (95.5%) $10,797
2020 $476 (4.2%) $10,859 (95.8%) $11,335
2021 $464 (3.7%) $11,965 (96.3%) $12,430

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Edge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 797th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 545th of 1114 Elementary schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Edge Elementary)8371.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Forest Edge Elementary)5759.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Edge Elementary)7870.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Forest Edge Elementary)6177.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Edge Elementary)5962.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Forest Edge Elementary)7677.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Forest Edge Elementary)7571.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Edge Elementary)8859.1
 28.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Forest Edge Elementary)8474.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forest Edge Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541447
 17.4%
African American175131
 25.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5638
 32.1%
Hispanic110102
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White172146
 15.1%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%65.3%
 17.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Forest Edge Elementary.

Students at Forest Edge Elementary are 33% White, 29% African American, 23% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Forest Edge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hughes Middle
High : South Lakes High

Forest Edge Elementary ranks 637th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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