Armstrong Elementary vs Forestville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students
Forestville Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Reston, Virginia | Forestville Elementary Great Falls, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,142 | #83 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #315 of 50,301 | #754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 357 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 6.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 96% |
| city | Reston | Great Falls |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 90.1).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 81%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 80%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 19.3%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.9).
- •Forestville Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 357.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong Elementary better than Forestville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (92.7 vs 90.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Armstrong Elementary and Forestville Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Reston and Great Falls in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 357. Forestville Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Forestville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Armstrong Elementary is 27th of 1,142 and Forestville Elementary is 83rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).