Forestville Elementary vs Great Falls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students
Great Falls Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
513 students
| Measure | Forestville Elementary Great Falls, Virginia | Great Falls Elementary Great Falls, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,142 | #32 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #754 of 50,301 | #346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 571 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 94% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Falls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 90.1).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 94%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 91%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 7.4%).
- •Great Falls Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
- •Forestville Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 513.
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 Forestville Elementary better than Great Falls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Great Falls Elementary ranks higher (92.5 vs 90.1 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 Forestville Elementary and Great Falls Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestville Elementary: 571. Great Falls Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestville Elementary and Great Falls Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forestville Elementary is 83rd of 1,142 and Great Falls Elementary is 32nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).