Forestville Elementary

Summary:

Forestville Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Great Falls, Virginia, serving 551 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic performance that outpaces both the county and state averages.

Forestville Elementary's students excel across all subject areas, with 3rd-graders scoring an impressive 93.98% proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.9% White, 25.77% Asian, and 9.98% two or more races, also performs exceptionally well, with many subgroups ranking in the top 10-20% of Virginia elementary schools. This commitment to equity is further reflected in the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.57% to 4.54% over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Herndon Elementary and Dranesville Elementary have significantly higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.17% to 66.34%, suggesting that Forestville Elementary may serve a more affluent student population. However, the nearby schools still demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some, such as Great Falls Elementary and Aldrin Elementary, achieving relatively strong results compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1085 Utterback Store Rd
       Great Falls, VA  22066


(703) 404-6000

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,388 Help


Students who attend Forestville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cooper Middle
High:    Langley High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
Asian:
25.8%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forestville Elementary ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th 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 92.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Forestville 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 Forestville Elementary is $10,388. 99 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forestville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forestville Elementary 14th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Forestville 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 Forestville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.42 220th 1062 79.3%
2006 78.15 148th 1071 86.2%
2007 80.07 123rd 1083 88.6%
2008 79.94 107th 1081 90.1%
2009 77.95 132nd 1082 87.8%
2010 79.90 99th 1113 91.1%
2011 82.56 76th 1117 93.2%
2012 75.36 200th 1117 82.1%
2013 88.02 45th 1120 96.0%
2014 90.61 24th 1110 97.8%
2015 87.23 39th 1100 96.5%
2016 89.06 28th 1096 97.4%
2017 87.29 60th 1099 94.5%
2018 85.81 79th 1097 92.8%
2019 82.65 120th 1105 89.1%
2021 87.65 114th 1103 89.7%
2022 91.20 35th 1109 96.8%
2023 91.27 32nd 1114 97.1%
2024 92.78 14th 1114 98.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.42 112th 245 54.3%
2024 87.59 22nd 247 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.16 58th 1100 94.7%
2024 89.81 32nd 1098 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.74 55th 324 83.0%
2024 89.30 11th 355 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.21 25th 1093 97.7%
2024 93.24 13th 1101 98.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.75 4th 230 98.3%
2024 86.21 6th 238 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.12 65th 984 93.4%
2024 86.03 40th 979 95.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Forestville 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 516 516
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 519 519
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 549 549
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 564 564
1993 523 5 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 551 9 31 3 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 665 15 42 1 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 665 15 42 1 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 690 15 66 5 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1998 713 16 59 13 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 740 13 73 14 2 n/a n/a 0 842
2000 775 24 81 27 3 n/a n/a -4 906
2001 836 19 96 21 1 n/a n/a 0 973
2002 840 29 107 20 0 n/a n/a 34 1030
2003 840 29 107 20 0 n/a n/a 34 1030
2004 677 16 85 22 2 n/a n/a 40 842
2005 615 10 96 20 2 n/a n/a 36 779
2006 600 8 92 23 3 n/a n/a 36 762
2007 607 9 92 21 3 n/a n/a 36 768
2008 583 11 109 20 3 n/a n/a 30 756
2009 572 16 118 17 2 n/a n/a 36 761
2010 549 13 121 26 1 n/a n/a 32 742
2011 515 13 134 30 1 0 33 0 726
2012 478 8 137 34 1 0 36 0 694
2013 454 15 137 27 0 0 38 0 671
2014 420 10 120 25 0 0 42 0 617
2015 380 13 123 22 2 0 51 0 591
2016 356 13 120 23 2 0 53 0 567
2017 346 10 123 24 2 0 54 0 559
2018 352 8 127 33 2 0 59 0 581
2019 345 7 146 42 2 0 52 0 594
2020 352 14 139 43 1 0 54 0 603
2021 314 14 133 43 1 0 47 0 552
2022 308 15 144 38 1 0 55 0 561
2023 297 15 142 41 1 0 55 0 551

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 Forestville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 516 27.6 18.6 n/a
1990 519 28.9 17.9 n/a
1991 549 29.2 18.8 n/a
1992 564 29.7 18.9 n/a
1993 566 29.9 18.9 n/a
1994 594 35.7 n/a 1.3
1995 723 n/a 0.0 1.2
1996 723 n/a 0.0 1.2
1997 776 n/a 0.0 1.3
1998 801 n/a 0.0 1
1999 842 46.0 18.3 0.7
2000 906 n/a 0.0 0.9
2001 973 51.5 18.9 0.7
2002 1030 64.4 16.0 0.7
2003 1030 64.4 16.0 0.7
2004 842 46.8 18.0 1.7
2005 779 46.8 16.6 1.2
2006 762 45.0 16.9 1.1
2007 768 50.7 15.1 1
2008 756 37.7 20.1 0.4
2009 761 35.2 21.6 0.7
2010 742 34.4 21.5 0.1
2011 726 33.9 21.4 0.8
2012 694 39.6 17.5 1
2013 671 35.9 18.6 1.5
2014 617 36.9 16.7 1.3
2015 591 35.0 16.8 1.2
2016 567 32.0 17.7 1.2
2017 559 31.7 17.6 1.1
2018 581 32.2 18.0 1.7
2019 594 34.3 17.3 2
2020 603 35.4 17.0 3.3
2021 552 36.2 15.2 n/a
2022 561 36.4 15.3 3.6
2023 551 36.2 15.2 4.5

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 Forestville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 516 27.6 18.6 n/a
1990 519 28.9 17.9 n/a
1991 549 29.2 18.8 n/a
1992 564 29.7 18.9 n/a
1993 566 29.9 18.9 n/a
1994 594 35.7 n/a 1.3
1995 723 n/a 0.0 1.2
1996 723 n/a 0.0 1.2
1997 776 n/a 0.0 1.3
1998 801 n/a 0.0 1
1999 842 46.0 18.3 0.7
2000 906 n/a 0.0 0.9
2001 973 51.5 18.9 0.7
2002 1030 64.4 16.0 0.7
2003 1030 64.4 16.0 0.7
2004 842 46.8 18.0 1.7
2005 779 46.8 16.6 1.2
2006 762 45.0 16.9 1.1
2007 768 50.7 15.1 1
2008 756 37.7 20.1 0.4
2009 761 35.2 21.6 0.7
2010 742 34.4 21.5 0.1
2011 726 33.9 21.4 0.8
2012 694 39.6 17.5 1
2013 671 35.9 18.6 1.5
2014 617 36.9 16.7 1.3
2015 591 35.0 16.8 1.2
2016 567 32.0 17.7 1.2
2017 559 31.7 17.6 1.1
2018 581 32.2 18.0 1.7
2019 594 34.3 17.3 2
2020 603 35.4 17.0 3.3
2021 552 36.2 15.2 n/a
2022 561 36.4 15.3 3.6
2023 551 36.2 15.2 4.5

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 Forestville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $218 (2.5%) $8,365 (97.4%) $8,584
2020 $207 (2.2%) $9,232 (97.8%) $9,439
2021 $260 (2.5%) $10,128 (97.5%) $10,388

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forestville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forestville Elementary)9796
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Forestville Elementary)8090.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forestville Elementary)9592.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Forestville Elementary)9396.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forestville Elementary)7984.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Forestville Elementary)9184.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Forestville Elementary)9891.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forestville Elementary)9887.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Forestville Elementary)10091.8
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forestville 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 Students594551
 7.2%
African American715
 114.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian146142
 2.7%
Hispanic4241
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White345297
 13.9%
Two or More Races5255
 5.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2%4.5%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forestville Elementary

Yes! Forestville Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Forestville Elementary.

Students at Forestville Elementary are 54% White, 26% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Forestville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cooper Middle
High : Langley High


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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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