Cedar Forest Elementary vs Westlawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 76 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
Westlawn Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
789 students
| Measure | Cedar Forest Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Westlawn Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 1,142 | #936 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15841 of 50,301 | #17328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 789 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 61.3).
- •Cedar Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Cedar Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 77.1%).
- •Westlawn Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
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 Westlawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Forest Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 61.3 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 Westlawn Elementary?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Forest Elementary: 789. Westlawn Elementary: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Forest Elementary and Westlawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cedar Forest Elementary is 881st of 1,142 and Westlawn Elementary is 936th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).