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Garfield Elementary School vs. Forestdale Elementary School

Should you attend Garfield Elementary School or Forestdale Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Garfield Elementary School
7101 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Forestdale Elementary School
6530 Elder Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Forestdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forestdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
338 students
532 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forestdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garfield Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forestdale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forestdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forestdale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1644 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1683 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forestdale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forestdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forestdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Garfield Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forestdale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
49
Kindergarten Students
36
68
Grade 1 Students
51
92
Grade 2 Students
51
96
Grade 3 Students
40
56
Grade 4 Students
37
58
Grade 5 Students
37
60
Grade 6 Students
47
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forestdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forestdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forestdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forestdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forestdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forestdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forestdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
(20-21 School Year Data)
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forestdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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