Forestdale Elementary

Summary:

Forestdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Virginia, serving 563 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.

Forestdale Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (43.16%) and Asian (15.1%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 781 and 1051 over the past 10 years. Its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is significantly lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Forestdale Elementary has a high percentage of students (63.06%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Bush Hill Elementary, Forestdale Elementary generally performs worse on SOL tests and has a lower statewide ranking. For example, in 2023-2024, Forestdale Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 52.63%, while Bush Hill Elementary had a rate of 76.92%. This suggests that Forestdale Elementary may need to learn from the instructional practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing nearby schools to address its academic challenges and the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6530 Elder Ave
       Springfield, VA  22150


(703) 313-4300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1029th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,889 Help


Students who attend Forestdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Lewis High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.2%
White:
22.6%
African American:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forestdale Elementary ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 121st 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 9.68. (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 Forestdale Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forestdale Elementary is $13,889, which is the 16th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forestdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forestdale Elementary 1029th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Forestdale 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 Forestdale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.22 171st 1062 83.9%
2006 66.70 323rd 1071 69.8%
2007 37.33 793rd 1083 26.8%
2008 52.94 564th 1081 47.8%
2009 34.43 869th 1082 19.7%
2010 50.61 631st 1113 43.3%
2011 29.06 953rd 1117 14.7%
2012 15.02 1063rd 1117 4.8%
2013 19.95 1004th 1120 10.4%
2014 25.49 946th 1110 14.8%
2015 23.30 946th 1100 14.0%
2016 38.80 781st 1096 28.7%
2017 27.85 912th 1099 17.0%
2018 8.69 1051st 1097 4.2%
2019 31.70 851st 1105 23.0%
2021 10.20 1008th 1103 8.6%
2022 13.48 997th 1109 10.1%
2023 11.27 1014th 1114 9.0%
2024 9.68 1029th 1114 7.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.86 238th 300 20.7%
2024 24.80 249th 306 18.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.96 920th 1036 11.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.16 1050th 1100 4.5%
2024 7.40 1043rd 1098 5.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.11 939th 1093 14.1%
2024 15.50 973rd 1101 11.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.35 223rd 230 3.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.99 500th 564 11.3%
2024 7.43 566th 580 2.4%
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Rank History for White students at Forestdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.14 886th 984 10.0%
2024 25.33 802nd 979 18.1%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, May 30, 2010

Open Quote Principal and staff is really good and caring. you will always find them smiling and working with kids. But the school has very little after school activities and there are not much focus on education related extra activities like science and maths. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forestdale 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 432 432
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 179 179
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 213 213
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 220 220
1993 158 29 53 34 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 175 42 48 31 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1995 138 43 92 43 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1996 138 43 92 43 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1997 150 36 89 36 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 154 41 82 40 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 161 52 98 45 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 179 58 109 62 1 n/a n/a -4 405
2001 164 63 114 71 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 163 63 149 79 1 n/a n/a 26 481
2003 163 63 149 79 1 n/a n/a 26 481
2004 126 54 140 107 1 n/a n/a 22 450
2005 120 65 150 123 0 n/a n/a 24 482
2006 97 65 141 113 0 n/a n/a 15 431
2007 101 76 124 101 0 n/a n/a 26 428
2008 100 63 111 117 0 n/a n/a 29 420
2009 127 108 144 115 0 n/a n/a 34 528
2010 117 116 148 129 0 n/a n/a 32 542
2011 133 127 149 147 1 0 23 0 580
2012 132 128 148 192 2 0 19 0 621
2013 138 129 128 185 3 0 25 0 608
2014 133 131 139 174 4 0 13 0 594
2015 130 129 129 168 4 0 15 0 575
2016 120 115 125 176 5 0 15 0 556
2017 128 106 115 197 2 0 23 0 571
2018 136 94 102 193 2 1 17 0 545
2019 132 85 98 182 2 1 13 0 513
2020 140 72 97 195 2 3 13 0 522
2021 118 72 88 199 1 2 13 0 493
2022 127 78 85 214 4 1 12 0 521
2023 127 87 85 243 3 1 17 0 563

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 Forestdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 432 22.0 19.6 n/a
1990 179 15.5 11.5 n/a
1991 213 19.6 10.8 n/a
1992 220 20.0 11.0 n/a
1993 275 29.0 9.5 n/a
1994 297 17.8 n/a 14.5
1995 317 n/a 0.0 24.9
1996 317 n/a 0.0 24.9
1997 312 n/a 0.0 21.5
1998 317 n/a 0.0 26.8
1999 356 32.0 11.1 31.5
2000 405 n/a 0.0 27.9
2001 413 33.0 12.5 29.3
2002 481 42.5 11.3 24.6
2003 481 42.5 11.3 24.6
2004 450 35.5 12.7 29.7
2005 482 33.5 14.4 35.2
2006 431 40.0 10.8 37.5
2007 428 41.7 10.3 36.6
2008 420 30.3 13.9 38.9
2009 528 36.8 14.3 39.9
2010 542 35.8 15.1 43.7
2011 580 35.1 16.5 44.1
2012 621 45.8 13.5 46.1
2013 608 47.9 12.6 46.7
2014 594 48.4 12.2 51.3
2015 575 50.0 11.5 51.5
2016 556 44.0 12.6 49.5
2017 571 47.9 11.8 45.4
2018 545 45.8 11.8 53
2019 513 46.0 11.1 48.9
2020 522 42.2 12.3 54.6
2021 493 46.0 10.7 n/a
2022 521 44.5 11.6 54.7
2023 563 44.7 12.5 63.1

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 Forestdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 432 22.0 19.6 n/a
1990 179 15.5 11.5 n/a
1991 213 19.6 10.8 n/a
1992 220 20.0 11.0 n/a
1993 275 29.0 9.5 n/a
1994 297 17.8 n/a 14.5
1995 317 n/a 0.0 24.9
1996 317 n/a 0.0 24.9
1997 312 n/a 0.0 21.5
1998 317 n/a 0.0 26.8
1999 356 32.0 11.1 31.5
2000 405 n/a 0.0 27.9
2001 413 33.0 12.5 29.3
2002 481 42.5 11.3 24.6
2003 481 42.5 11.3 24.6
2004 450 35.5 12.7 29.7
2005 482 33.5 14.4 35.2
2006 431 40.0 10.8 37.5
2007 428 41.7 10.3 36.6
2008 420 30.3 13.9 38.9
2009 528 36.8 14.3 39.9
2010 542 35.8 15.1 43.7
2011 580 35.1 16.5 44.1
2012 621 45.8 13.5 46.1
2013 608 47.9 12.6 46.7
2014 594 48.4 12.2 51.3
2015 575 50.0 11.5 51.5
2016 556 44.0 12.6 49.5
2017 571 47.9 11.8 45.4
2018 545 45.8 11.8 53
2019 513 46.0 11.1 48.9
2020 522 42.2 12.3 54.6
2021 493 46.0 10.7 n/a
2022 521 44.5 11.6 54.7
2023 563 44.7 12.5 63.1

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 Forestdale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $628 (4.7%) $12,741 (95.3%) $13,369
2020 $687 (5.3%) $12,296 (94.7%) $12,983
2021 $527 (3.8%) $13,362 (96.2%) $13,889

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forestdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 851st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1014th of 1114 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forestdale Elementary)8247.4
 34.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Forestdale Elementary)6545.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forestdale Elementary)7336.1
 36.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Forestdale Elementary)5137.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forestdale Elementary)7731.2
 45.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Forestdale Elementary)7747.5
 29.5%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Forestdale Elementary)6956.1
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forestdale Elementary)8749.3
 37.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Forestdale Elementary)6752.4
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forestdale 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 Students513563
 9.7%
African American8587
 2.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian9885
 13.3%
Hispanic182243
 33.5%
Pacific Islander11
White132127
 3.8%
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%63.1%
 14.1%


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Students who attend Forestdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Key Middle
High : Lewis High

Forestdale Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Forestdale Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 23% White, 15% African American, 15% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Forestdale Elementary.


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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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