Crestwood Elementary vs Forestdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
582 students
Forestdale Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
537 students
| Measure | Crestwood Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Forestdale Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,142 | #644 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18517 of 50,301 | #11149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 582 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 59.5).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 76.1%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Crestwood Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 537.
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 Crestwood Elementary better than Forestdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forestdale Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 59.5 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 Crestwood Elementary and Forestdale Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Elementary: 582. Forestdale Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Elementary and Forestdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crestwood Elementary is 971st of 1,142 and Forestdale Elementary is 644th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).