Wakefield Forest Elementary

Summary:

Wakefield Forest Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Fairfax, Virginia, serving 670 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.

Wakefield Forest Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, ranking 29th out of 1,114 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English reading. Wakefield Forest Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (60.6%) and Asian (14.48%) students compared to the surrounding schools, such as Annandale Terrace Elementary and Braddock Elementary, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students.

Despite its academic excellence, Wakefield Forest Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 6.87% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the higher rates at some nearby schools, such as Braddock Elementary (81.52%) and Annandale Terrace Elementary (82.08%). This suggests that the school serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.3 is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Little Run Elementary (11.6) and Olde Creek Elementary (10.0).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4011 Iva Ln
       Fairfax, VA  22032


(703) 503-2300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,291 Help


Students who attend Wakefield Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frost Middle
High:    Woodson High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
Asian:
15.1%
Hispanic:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th 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 91.58. (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 Wakefield Forest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Asian (15.1%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakefield Forest Elementary is 15.8. 125 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakefield Forest Elementary is $10,291. 102 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakefield Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield Forest Elementary 29th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Wakefield Forest 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 Wakefield Forest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.81 143rd 1062 86.5%
2006 78.05 151st 1071 85.9%
2007 82.16 90th 1083 91.7%
2008 80.33 98th 1081 90.9%
2009 79.50 111th 1082 89.7%
2010 67.10 326th 1113 70.7%
2011 79.17 137th 1117 87.7%
2012 82.46 93rd 1117 91.7%
2013 87.90 47th 1120 95.8%
2014 87.48 54th 1110 95.1%
2015 86.61 44th 1100 96.0%
2016 86.83 42nd 1096 96.2%
2017 87.14 62nd 1099 94.4%
2018 80.92 142nd 1097 87.1%
2019 85.53 74th 1105 93.3%
2021 87.91 109th 1103 90.1%
2022 89.63 61st 1109 94.5%
2023 91.14 38th 1114 96.6%
2024 91.58 29th 1114 97.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.14 51st 245 79.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.48 53rd 1100 95.2%
2024 89.63 35th 1098 96.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.41 38th 324 88.3%
2024 84.85 20th 355 94.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.58 21st 182 88.5%
2024 76.42 28th 195 85.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.61 33rd 1093 97.0%
2024 90.71 37th 1101 96.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.05 81st 230 64.8%
2024 75.49 43rd 238 81.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.19 134th 564 76.2%
2024 80.88 82nd 580 85.9%
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Rank History for White students at Wakefield Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.19 20th 984 98.0%
2024 87.57 26th 979 97.3%
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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 Wakefield 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 420 420
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 429 429
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 440 440
1993 393 11 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 392 7 28 13 3 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 388 12 34 15 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1996 388 12 34 15 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1997 360 14 34 20 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 377 9 32 17 4 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 366 15 39 17 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 377 8 41 25 2 n/a n/a -4 449
2001 358 7 32 27 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 353 9 33 25 1 n/a n/a 30 451
2003 353 9 33 25 1 n/a n/a 30 451
2004 347 10 35 19 1 n/a n/a 30 442
2005 350 11 35 19 0 n/a n/a 29 444
2006 345 9 35 23 0 n/a n/a 37 449
2007 360 8 51 21 0 n/a n/a 43 483
2008 348 8 61 32 0 n/a n/a 48 497
2009 329 8 59 25 0 n/a n/a 54 475
2010 304 13 67 30 1 n/a n/a 50 465
2011 291 10 64 53 0 1 40 0 459
2012 295 10 78 60 0 0 38 0 481
2013 311 10 69 57 0 0 33 0 480
2014 327 12 79 62 0 0 35 0 515
2015 354 14 78 63 0 0 37 0 546
2016 371 10 86 67 0 0 41 0 575
2017 367 10 101 63 1 0 52 0 594
2018 373 14 101 73 1 0 48 0 610
2019 407 13 105 85 1 0 59 0 670
2020 422 16 104 90 1 0 57 0 690
2021 372 19 109 83 1 0 48 0 632
2022 401 17 97 83 1 0 60 0 659
2023 406 22 97 77 1 0 67 0 670
2024 384 18 98 81 0 0 67 0 648

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 Wakefield Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 420 25.3 16.6 n/a
1990 398 22.8 17.4 n/a
1991 429 25.4 16.8 n/a
1992 440 25.9 16.9 n/a
1993 443 29.8 14.9 n/a
1994 443 26.6 n/a 2
1995 450 n/a 0.0 2.4
1996 450 n/a 0.0 2.4
1997 431 n/a 0.0 3.9
1998 439 n/a 0.0 2.3
1999 440 29.5 14.9 3.6
2000 449 n/a 0.0 4
2001 426 28.0 15.2 4.9
2002 451 35.7 12.6 2.9
2003 451 35.7 12.6 2.9
2004 442 29.7 14.9 3.2
2005 444 27.7 16.0 2.7
2006 449 33.0 13.6 2.7
2007 483 39.7 12.2 4.5
2008 497 27.0 18.4 6.2
2009 475 25.9 18.3 5.5
2010 465 22.8 20.3 4.3
2011 459 24.8 18.5 6.3
2012 481 34.4 13.9 7.9
2013 480 31.6 15.1 5.8
2014 515 31.7 16.2 8.2
2015 546 32.0 17.0 7.5
2016 575 35.0 16.4 7.1
2017 594 34.1 17.4 9.6
2018 610 35.7 17.0 10.7
2019 670 40.5 16.5 8.1
2020 690 43.4 15.8 7.7
2021 632 42.9 14.7 n/a
2022 659 41.5 15.8 8
2023 670 41.0 16.3 6.9
2024 648 40.9 15.8 7.9

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 Wakefield Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 420 25.3 16.6 n/a
1990 398 22.8 17.4 n/a
1991 429 25.4 16.8 n/a
1992 440 25.9 16.9 n/a
1993 443 29.8 14.9 n/a
1994 443 26.6 n/a 2
1995 450 n/a 0.0 2.4
1996 450 n/a 0.0 2.4
1997 431 n/a 0.0 3.9
1998 439 n/a 0.0 2.3
1999 440 29.5 14.9 3.6
2000 449 n/a 0.0 4
2001 426 28.0 15.2 4.9
2002 451 35.7 12.6 2.9
2003 451 35.7 12.6 2.9
2004 442 29.7 14.9 3.2
2005 444 27.7 16.0 2.7
2006 449 33.0 13.6 2.7
2007 483 39.7 12.2 4.5
2008 497 27.0 18.4 6.2
2009 475 25.9 18.3 5.5
2010 465 22.8 20.3 4.3
2011 459 24.8 18.5 6.3
2012 481 34.4 13.9 7.9
2013 480 31.6 15.1 5.8
2014 515 31.7 16.2 8.2
2015 546 32.0 17.0 7.5
2016 575 35.0 16.4 7.1
2017 594 34.1 17.4 9.6
2018 610 35.7 17.0 10.7
2019 670 40.5 16.5 8.1
2020 690 43.4 15.8 7.7
2021 632 42.9 14.7 n/a
2022 659 41.5 15.8 8
2023 670 41.0 16.3 6.9
2024 648 40.9 15.8 7.9

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 Wakefield Forest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (4.5%) $8,235 (95.5%) $8,622
2020 $259 (2.8%) $8,979 (97.2%) $9,238
2021 $418 (4.1%) $9,873 (95.9%) $10,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakefield Forest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9589.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Wakefield Forest Elementary)8891.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9493.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Wakefield Forest Elementary)8892.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9584.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9690.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9094.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9381.7
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Wakefield Forest Elementary)9494.4
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Forest 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 Students670670
African American1322
 69.2%
American Indian11
Asian10597
 7.6%
Hispanic8577
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White407406
 0.2%
Two or More Races5967
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.1%6.9%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield Forest Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 648 students attended Wakefield Forest Elementary.

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

Middle : Frost Middle
High : Woodson High

Students at Wakefield Forest Elementary are 59% White, 15% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Yes! Wakefield Forest Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.


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