Newington Forest Elementary School

Newington Forest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
8001 Newington Forest Ave,  Springfield, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
4.5
540 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
505:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
48.1%
Hispanic
21%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.4%
Black
10%
Two or more races
9.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 25 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2025
Newington Forest Elementary is an amazing place for all kids. Newington staff is amazing including patrols. Patrols are really kind and friendly they will help any kid that does not know where to go for class and the way to the cafeteria. The teachers there are amazing. They help with emotions and h...
5.0 other
1/15/2024
Love this school and would recommend to others for their kids.
5.0 other
1/15/2024
Couldn't wish for a better school. NothingCompares
5.0 other
1/15/2024
My children expressed great experience at the school. I've participated in the school events and activities. Helped out and volunteered. Worked on the PTA. This school is a great school all in all. Teachers cared for the kids and they learned from their experience here.

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Newington Forest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Springfield, VA, in the Newington Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Newington Forest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $721,999. Discover additional schools in the area, like South County High School, Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy, Al-Qalam Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newington Forest Elementary School.

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