Forestdale Elementary School

Forestdale Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
6530 Elder Ave,  Springfield, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.9
532 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Cheryl A Toth
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
43.2%
White
22.6%
Black
15.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.1%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
4.0 parent
12/5/2024
Our kids moved from one of the best public schools in North London UK to this school and so far our experience has been good. The children have found the school cirriculum easier than the UK but all in all we've found the staff here to be attentive, emotionally supportive of the students, they are e...
1.0 other
6/13/2023
the place is a total disaster! The teachers are lazy, the curriculum is irrelevant, and don't even get me started on the facilities. It's no wonder the students are struggling so much. I hope they can do something to turn things around soon, but honestly, I wouldn't hold my breath. DO NOT BRING YOUR...
5.0 teacher
8/24/2019
Wonderful! Affirming, encouraging, and empowering, proud of our diverse learners and all the greatness they bring, admiring their achievements every day.
5.0 parent
9/15/2017
Forestdale is a great school. The teachers and staff have worked so hard in turning the school and test scores around.

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Forestdale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Springfield, VA and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 532 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Forestdale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $718,150. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lewis High School, Edison High School, Hayfield Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forestdale Elementary School.

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