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Wakefield Forest Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Wakefield Forest Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Fairfax, Virginia, serving 648 students in grades PK-6. Part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Wakefield Forest consistently ranks within the top 5% of all Virginia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, Wakefield Forest's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading were well above the district and state averages, with some grades achieving over 90% proficiency. The school also demonstrates strong performance across diverse student subgroups, ranking in the top 20-30% of Virginia elementary schools for Asian and disabled students. Additionally, Wakefield Forest maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting effective attendance policies and support systems.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fairfax area, such as Olde Creek Elementary, Braddock Elementary, and Woodburn Elementary, Wakefield Forest consistently outperforms them across various academic and operational metrics. This suggests that Wakefield Forest Elementary may be a highly desirable choice for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in the Fairfax area.

626

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,215

Per pupil spending ?

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032

(703) 503-2300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Students who attend Wakefield Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Frost Middle
High:	Woodson High

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Asian:

14.1%

Hispanic:

14.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (92% vs 70% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Fairfax County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg74%

Virginia avg70%

41^st of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 137Elementary Schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools

45^th of 129Fairfax County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	90.5	41 of 1110	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	29 of 1114	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	38 of 1114	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	61 of 1109	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	109 of 1103	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	74 of 1105	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	80.9	142 of 1097	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	87.1	62 of 1099	94.4%	★★★★★
2016	86.8	42 of 1096	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	86.6	44 of 1100	96.0%	★★★★★
2014	87.5	54 of 1110	95.1%	★★★★★
2013	87.9	47 of 1120	95.8%	★★★★★
2012	82.5	93 of 1117	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	79.2	137 of 1117	87.7%	★★★★☆
2010	67.1	326 of 1113	70.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.5	111 of 1082	89.7%	★★★★☆
2008	80.3	98 of 1081	90.9%	★★★★★
2007	82.2	90 of 1083	91.7%	★★★★★
2006	78.0	151 of 1071	85.9%	★★★★☆
2005	79.8	143 of 1062	86.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.2	23 of 249	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	75.5	43 of 238	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	65.1	81 of 230	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	84.8	20 of 355	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	76.4	38 of 324	88.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	71 of 1096	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	35 of 1098	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	53 of 1100	95.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.2	82 of 606	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.9	82 of 580	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	134 of 564	76.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	33 of 1093	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.7	37 of 1101	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	33 of 1093	97.0%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	107 of 192	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.4	28 of 195	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	21 of 182	88.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	76.1	51 of 245	79.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	53 of 973	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	26 of 979	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	89.2	20 of 984	98.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

White (2025)95th percentile~ school

Disabled (2024)94th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2025)91st percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)86th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)79th percentile-17 vs school

Military Connected (2025)44th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Reading94%+23 vs state

Mathematics91%+21 vs state

Science86%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Wakefield Forest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)				SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wakefield Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4011 Iva Ln	Fairfax	22032	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 503-2300	626	40	15.6	8.3%	366 (58.5%)	20 (3.2%)	88 (14.1%)	88 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (10.2%)	90.5	41^st of 1110 public elementary schools	96.3%		91.6	29^th of 1114 public elementary schools	97.4%	12	89.8	92.1	90.7	93.0	85.6	94.9	90.9	94.2	95.2	$11,215	$392	$10,823
Canterbury Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4910 Willet Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 764-5600	735	52	14.2	13.2%	347 (47.2%)	35 (4.8%)	102 (13.9%)	169 (23.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (10.7%)	88.5	70^th of 1110 public elementary schools	93.7%		88.1	66^th of 1114 public elementary schools	94.1%	4	95.3	91.3	76.9	88.5	86.2	89.5	90.4	90.3	94.5	$11,445	$368	$11,077
Mantua Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9107 Horner Court	Fairfax	22031	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 645-6300	909	58	15.6	15.7%	433 (47.6%)	36 (4.0%)	151 (16.6%)	201 (22.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (9.5%)	87.7	80^th of 1110 public elementary schools	92.8%		85.3	115^th of 1114 public elementary schools	89.7%	35	88.6	91.6	89.2	79.8	93.9	85.6	92.1	91.8	87.1	$11,381	$205	$11,176
Little Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4511 Olley Ln	Fairfax	22032	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 503-3500	264	30	8.7	30.7%	106 (40.2%)	24 (9.1%)	66 (25.0%)	54 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	58.5	501^st of 1110 public elementary schools	54.9%		59.4	496^th of 1114 public elementary schools	55.5%	5	74.4	76.3	80.6	77.8	67.5	61.5	71.8	82.5	77.4	$18,979	$661	$18,318
Camelot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8100 Guinevere Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 645-7000	602	47	12.7	38.4%	200 (33.2%)	57 (9.5%)	191 (31.7%)	114 (18.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	55.3	538^th of 1110 public elementary schools	51.5%		50.9	602^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	46.0%	64	76.8	84.2	69.5	70.9	73.5	68.4	71.4	73.5	65.3	$12,499	$434	$12,066
Olde Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9524 Old Creek Dr	Fairfax	22032	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 426-3100	359	34	10.5	16.7%	184 (51.3%)	18 (5.0%)	49 (13.6%)	79 (22.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.5%)	77.6	250^th of 1110 public elementary schools	77.5%		63.2	449^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.7%	199	79.6	94.2	77.4	75.0	85.7	75.9	88.5	83.9	81.4	$14,956	$480	$14,476
Braddock Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7825 Heritage Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 914-7300	955	60	15.8	82.9%	60 (6.3%)	26 (2.7%)	793 (83.0%)	69 (7.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	6.9	1055^th of 1110 public elementary schools	5.0%		4.6	1084^th of 1114 public elementary schools	2.7%	29	50.6	55.8	24.5		47.6	41.8	36.4	48.2		$14,404	$1,209	$13,195
Woodburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3401 Hemlock Dr	Falls Church	22042	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 641-8200	483	36	13.2	67.9%	98 (20.3%)	19 (3.9%)	313 (64.8%)	32 (6.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	9	1036^th of 1110 public elementary schools	6.7%		8	1048^th of 1114 public elementary schools	5.9%	12	57.4	42.1	50.0	23.7	58.9	42.1	39.3	56.9	51.9	$14,708	$1,210	$13,497
Annandale Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7604 Herald St	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 658-5600	680	53	12.7	96.3%	80 (11.8%)	98 (14.4%)	383 (56.3%)	98 (14.4%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.9%)	13.6	991^st of 1110 public elementary schools	10.7%		11.7	1008^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.5%	17	53.3	60.0	38.0		55.7	48.3	50.0	56.5		$14,112	$1,487	$12,625
Kings Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	5400 Harrow Way	Springfield	22151	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 426-7000	653	54	12.0	22.7%	317 (48.5%)	30 (4.6%)	160 (24.5%)	88 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	55 (8.4%)								(n/a)	81.5					79.5				$13,566	$349	$13,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield Forest Elementary

What schools do graduates of Wakefield Forest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wakefield Forest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frost Middle
High : Woodson High

What district is Wakefield Forest Elementary in?

Fairfax County Public Schools

How many students attend Wakefield Forest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 626 students attended Wakefield Forest Elementary.

Is Wakefield Forest Elementary a good school?

Yes! Wakefield Forest Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 41^st of 1110 Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wakefield Forest Elementary?

Students at Wakefield Forest Elementary are 58% White, 14% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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