Forestdale Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Garfield Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | Forestdale Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Garfield Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,142 | #985 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11149 of 50,301 | #19055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 537 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 58.7).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 79.4%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Forestdale Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 315.
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 Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forestdale Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.7 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 Forestdale Elementary and Garfield Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale Elementary: 537. Garfield Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forestdale Elementary is 644th of 1,142 and Garfield Elementary is 985th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).