Forestdale Elementary vs Stenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 13 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
Stenwood Elementary
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
538 students
| Measure | Forestdale Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Stenwood Elementary Vienna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,142 | #26 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11149 of 50,301 | #306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 537 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 95% |
| city | Springfield | Vienna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 70.2).
- •Stenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •Stenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 63%).
- •Stenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 73.9%).
- •Forestdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Stenwood Elementary is the larger school with 538 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 Forestdale Elementary better than Stenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stenwood Elementary ranks higher (92.9 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 Stenwood Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Vienna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale Elementary: 537. Stenwood Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale Elementary and Stenwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forestdale Elementary is 644th of 1,142 and Stenwood Elementary is 26th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).