Christopher Farms Elementary vs Wakefield Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Farms Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students
| Measure | Christopher Farms Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,142 | #92 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3420 of 50,301 | #810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 626 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 94% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 82.9).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 89%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 36.7%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.1).
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 Christopher Farms Elementary better than Wakefield Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 82.9 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 Christopher Farms Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Farms Elementary: 626. Wakefield Forest Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Farms Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Christopher Farms Elementary is 300th of 1,142 and Wakefield Forest Elementary is 92nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).