Cardinal Forest Elementary vs Kings Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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 Park Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
653 students
| Measure | Cardinal Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Kings Park Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,142 | #114 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1166 of 50,301 | #1038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 680 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.4 vs 88.9).
- •Kings Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Kings Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 31.2%).
- •Kings Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 653.
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 Park Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardinal Forest Elementary and Kings Park 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 Park Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Forest Elementary and Kings Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Forest Elementary is 127th of 1,142 and Kings Park Elementary is 114th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).