Cedar Forest Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Forest Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
Lafayette Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
812 students
| Measure | Cedar Forest Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Lafayette Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 1,142 | #1039 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15841 of 50,301 | #23254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 789 | 812 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 52.7).
- •Cedar Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Cedar Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Cedar Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 90.8%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 812 students compared with 789.
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 Cedar Forest Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Forest Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 52.7 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 Cedar Forest Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Forest Elementary: 789. Lafayette Elementary: 812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Forest Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cedar Forest Elementary is 881st of 1,142 and Lafayette Elementary is 1039th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).