Glen Forest Elementary

Summary:

Glen Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Falls Church, Virginia, serving 828 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Glen Forest Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 46.38% Hispanic, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 20% to 77.39% Hispanic students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 736 and 1092 out of 1100-1114 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is also significantly lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.2% to 99.66% over the past three years, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ashlawn Elementary and Claremont Immersion, the differences in academic performance and student demographics are stark. These higher-performing schools have significantly lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and higher academic achievement on SOL tests. Addressing the unique needs of Glen Forest Elementary's student population and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial for improving the school's performance and outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5829 Glen Forest Dr
       Falls Church, VA  22041


(703) 578-8000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1076th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,693 Help


Students who attend Glen Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glasgow Middle
High:    Justice High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
25.4%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glen Forest Elementary ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 131st 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 5.44. (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 Student population at Glen Forest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.1%), White (25.4%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glen Forest Elementary is 12.5, which is the 27th best among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glen Forest Elementary is $11,693, which is the 68th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glen Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glen Forest Elementary 1076th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Glen Forest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Glen Forest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.58 745th 1062 29.8%
2006 51.43 580th 1071 45.8%
2007 18.21 1006th 1083 7.1%
2008 31.16 882nd 1081 18.4%
2009 23.33 975th 1082 9.9%
2010 34.92 900th 1113 19.1%
2011 30.77 931st 1117 16.7%
2012 40.43 780th 1117 30.2%
2013 24.09 951st 1120 15.1%
2014 31.29 875th 1110 21.2%
2015 42.81 736th 1100 33.1%
2016 38.92 775th 1096 29.3%
2017 39.00 783rd 1099 28.8%
2018 30.20 869th 1097 20.8%
2019 29.31 889th 1105 19.5%
2021 20.03 905th 1103 18.0%
2022 24.27 891st 1109 19.7%
2023 8.08 1046th 1114 6.1%
2024 5.44 1076th 1114 3.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.57 273rd 300 9.0%
2024 18.47 277th 306 9.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.22 953rd 1036 8.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.55 1018th 1100 7.5%
2024 6.84 1048th 1098 4.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.30 317th 324 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.11 1045th 1093 4.4%
2024 5.20 1076th 1101 2.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.13 172nd 230 25.2%
2024 3.14 234th 238 1.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.03 244th 579 57.9%
2024 47.13 342nd 588 41.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.77 546th 564 3.2%
2024 7.38 567th 580 2.2%
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Rank History for White students at Glen Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.01 963rd 984 2.1%
2024 6.18 957th 979 2.2%
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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 Glen Forest 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 680 680
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 737 737
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 733 733
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 750 750
1993 220 114 161 196 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1994 190 129 157 255 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 192 140 126 319 1 n/a n/a 0 778
1996 192 140 126 319 1 n/a n/a 0 778
1997 181 146 138 350 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1998 203 134 147 363 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1999 223 148 140 359 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 266 138 133 332 0 n/a n/a -4 865
2001 239 126 131 397 3 n/a n/a 0 896
2002 206 124 119 402 1 n/a n/a 24 876
2003 206 124 119 402 1 n/a n/a 24 876
2004 194 132 109 362 3 n/a n/a 32 832
2005 191 130 111 338 1 n/a n/a 28 799
2006 181 150 107 299 2 n/a n/a 30 769
2007 209 162 101 271 2 n/a n/a 34 779
2008 219 153 110 282 1 n/a n/a 35 800
2009 226 134 125 310 1 n/a n/a 35 831
2010 242 139 124 328 2 n/a n/a 33 868
2011 270 182 117 349 0 0 14 0 932
2012 268 171 123 398 1 0 13 0 974
2013 268 183 125 404 1 0 18 0 999
2014 293 188 134 400 6 0 22 0 1043
2015 311 174 138 426 5 1 16 0 1071
2016 308 165 124 421 5 0 17 0 1040
2017 310 173 130 410 7 0 16 0 1046
2018 341 144 133 428 7 0 16 0 1069
2019 360 154 164 410 5 0 17 0 1110
2020 337 140 172 428 5 0 18 0 1100
2021 345 151 157 405 3 0 20 0 1081
2022 244 116 115 384 1 0 19 0 879
2023 215 110 100 384 0 0 19 0 828
2024 201 96 88 388 0 0 17 0 790

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

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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 Glen Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 39.7 17.1 n/a
1990 737 44.8 16.4 n/a
1991 733 50.3 14.5 n/a
1992 750 51.2 14.6 n/a
1993 691 58.1 11.9 n/a
1994 731 43.9 n/a 45.7
1995 778 n/a 0.0 52.7
1996 778 n/a 0.0 52.7
1997 816 n/a 0.0 51
1998 847 n/a 0.0 53.1
1999 872 69.0 12.6 62.7
2000 865 n/a 0.0 57.3
2001 896 63.0 14.2 60.6
2002 876 85.3 10.3 65.7
2003 876 85.3 10.3 65.7
2004 832 78.3 10.6 67
2005 799 78.9 10.1 64.6
2006 769 75.0 10.3 66.2
2007 779 86.4 9.0 66.8
2008 800 65.5 12.2 68
2009 831 66.7 12.5 67.3
2010 868 58.8 14.7 72.2
2011 932 74.0 12.5 73.8
2012 974 80.5 12.0 70.1
2013 999 84.5 11.8 74.4
2014 1043 87.5 11.9 70.9
2015 1071 85.0 12.6 70.4
2016 1040 86.0 12.0 71.7
2017 1046 66.0 15.8 72.7
2018 1069 81.0 13.1 75.4
2019 1110 81.3 13.6 80.9
2020 1100 83.1 13.2 83.5
2021 1081 85.3 12.6 n/a
2022 879 76.3 11.5 99.7
2023 828 61.7 13.4 87.2
2024 790 62.7 12.5 90.3

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 Glen Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 39.7 17.1 n/a
1990 737 44.8 16.4 n/a
1991 733 50.3 14.5 n/a
1992 750 51.2 14.6 n/a
1993 691 58.1 11.9 n/a
1994 731 43.9 n/a 45.7
1995 778 n/a 0.0 52.7
1996 778 n/a 0.0 52.7
1997 816 n/a 0.0 51
1998 847 n/a 0.0 53.1
1999 872 69.0 12.6 62.7
2000 865 n/a 0.0 57.3
2001 896 63.0 14.2 60.6
2002 876 85.3 10.3 65.7
2003 876 85.3 10.3 65.7
2004 832 78.3 10.6 67
2005 799 78.9 10.1 64.6
2006 769 75.0 10.3 66.2
2007 779 86.4 9.0 66.8
2008 800 65.5 12.2 68
2009 831 66.7 12.5 67.3
2010 868 58.8 14.7 72.2
2011 932 74.0 12.5 73.8
2012 974 80.5 12.0 70.1
2013 999 84.5 11.8 74.4
2014 1043 87.5 11.9 70.9
2015 1071 85.0 12.6 70.4
2016 1040 86.0 12.0 71.7
2017 1046 66.0 15.8 72.7
2018 1069 81.0 13.1 75.4
2019 1110 81.3 13.6 80.9
2020 1100 83.1 13.2 83.5
2021 1081 85.3 12.6 n/a
2022 879 76.3 11.5 99.7
2023 828 61.7 13.4 87.2
2024 790 62.7 12.5 90.3

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 Glen Forest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $920 (8.3%) $10,229 (91.7%) $11,149
2020 $835 (7.1%) $10,862 (92.9%) $11,697
2021 $898 (7.7%) $10,795 (92.3%) $11,693

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glen Forest Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 889th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1046th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glen Forest Elementary)7743
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Glen Forest Elementary)4637.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glen Forest Elementary)8037.1
 42.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Glen Forest Elementary)6038.1
 21.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glen Forest Elementary)7250.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Glen Forest Elementary)6945.6
 23.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Glen Forest Elementary)6551.6
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Glen Forest Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8775
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1110828
 25.4%
African American154110
 28.6%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian164100
 39%
Hispanic410384
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White360215
 40.3%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%87.2%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Forest Elementary

Glen Forest Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Virginia elementary schools.

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

Middle : Glasgow Middle
High : Justice High

Students at Glen Forest Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 25% White, 12% African American, 11% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 790 students attended Glen Forest Elementary.


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