Forestdale Elementary vs Franconia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestdale Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
537 students
Franconia Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
| Measure | Forestdale Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Franconia Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,142 | #204 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11149 of 50,301 | #1973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 537 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Springfield | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franconia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 70.2).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Franconia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 73.9%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Forestdale Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 492.
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 Forestdale Elementary better than Franconia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franconia Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 70.2 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 Forestdale Elementary and Franconia Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale Elementary: 537. Franconia Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale Elementary and Franconia Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forestdale Elementary is 644th of 1,142 and Franconia Elementary is 204th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).