Cardinal Forest Elementary School

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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

680 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Karen H. Kenna

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
80%

Reading Proficiency
79%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

79%

Math Proficiency

80%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 55	Full Time Teachers 55
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

389:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.8%	Male 47.2%
White 43.1%	Hispanic 23.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 15.3%	Black 11.8%
Two or more races 6%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Niche User

3/25/2016

They are neither bad nor good

4.0 Niche User

3/25/2016

I made a lot of friends that will last a lifetime

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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

$237K - $402K

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Average Home Value

$756,230

% Renters

19%

Average Household Income

$166,090

% of College Grads

62.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,030 Sq Ft

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1,270 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
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3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,452 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 680 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Cardinal Forest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $756,230. 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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