Wakefield Forest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairfax, Virginia 22032 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#92 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#810 of 50,301 nationally
About Wakefield Forest Elementary
Wakefield Forest Elementary is a public elementary located in Fairfax, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 626 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 92nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 626.
There are 23 schools in Fairfax; Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks 9th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)94%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wakefield Forest Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wakefield Forest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canterbury Woods Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students · 1.7 km away
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students · 1.7 km away
Little Run Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students · 2.0 km away
Camelot Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
602 students · 2.3 km away
Frost Middle
Fairfax · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,272 students · 2.3 km away
Woodson High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,436 students · 2.6 km away
Olde Creek Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 2.7 km away
Braddock Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
955 students · 3.0 km away
Woodburn Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students · 3.4 km away
Annandale Terrace Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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626 students
Christopher Farms Elementary
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626 students
Rural Point Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
Nuckols Farm Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
Legacy Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
Hartwood Elementary
Hartwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield Forest Elementary a good school?
Wakefield Forest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 89.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #92 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks #92 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #810 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wakefield Forest Elementary?
Wakefield Forest Elementary had 626 students in 2025.
Is Wakefield Forest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Wakefield Forest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wakefield Forest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wakefield Forest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.