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Cardinal Forest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

8600 Forrester Blvd, Springfield, VA

Fairfax County Public Schools

3.6

3.5

700 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Karen H. Kenna

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
59%

Reading Proficiency
76%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

76%

Math Proficiency

59%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

389:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.5%

Male

49.5%

White

47.6%

Hispanic

22%

Asian or Pacific Islander

13.1%

Black

10%

Two or more races

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

3/25/2016

Not a lot of options

3.0 NicheUser

3/25/2016

They are neither bad nor good

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1.0 parent

8/14/2025

This school has been a disappointment. If you are fortunate enough to get a good teacher your child will have a good year. If you are unfortunate and get a poorly performing teacher, your student will not receive adequate educational services. And the administration absolutely will not admit that th...

5.0 other

5/20/2024

THE BEST SCHOOL IVE EVER WENT TO WOULD RECOMMEND NO HOMEWORK EASY EDUCATION NO BULLYING AND 6TH GRADE IN HERE BEST SCHOOL IVE USED TO WENT TO SINCE IVE BEEN IN THERE IN PRE-K KINDERGARDEN 1ST GRADE 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH GRADE PLS COME HERE CHILL SCHOOL im an acient student in there since ive moved to the...

5.0 parent

4/10/2024

Cardinal Forest Elementary is truly a jewel! From the welcoming staff in the front office, to the teacher's in the classrooms and the administration they're professional towards parents and caring towards students. Cardinal Forest staff are truly phenomenal and it shows via the students academic pro...

5.0 parent

2/20/2024

Cardinal Forest Elementary has dramatically improved in the four years I have been associated with and have kids attending this school!! The addition of the Advanced Academic Program (AAP) has been huge in retaining talented young students instead to going to Keene Mill Elementary for the AAP magnet...

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List Price Range

$420K - $1.4M

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Average Home Value

$712,471

Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Average Household Income

$140,372

% of College Grads

45.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,102 Sq Ft

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1,452 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
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2 Beds
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Land
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Unit 1

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$2,300 per month

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2 Beds
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961 Sq Ft

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Virginia Fairfax County Springfield 22152

Cardinal Forest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Springfield, VA, in the West Springfield neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 700 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Cardinal Forest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $712,471. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Springfield High School, Lake Braddock Secondary School, GW Community School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardinal Forest Elementary School.

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