Cardinal Forest Elementary vs Kings Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
680 students
Kings Glen Elementary
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 4–6
476 students
| Measure | Cardinal Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Kings Glen Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,142 | #63 of 340 |
| National rank | #1166 of 50,301 | #521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 680 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 91% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 87.4).
- •Kings Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •Kings Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Kings Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 31.2%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 476.
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 Cardinal Forest Elementary better than Kings Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Forest Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 87.4 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 Cardinal Forest Elementary and Kings Glen Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Forest Elementary: 680. Kings Glen Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Forest Elementary and Kings Glen Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Forest Elementary is 127th of 1,142 and Kings Glen Elementary is 63rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).