Little Run Elementary vs Wakefield Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Run Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students
| Measure | Little Run Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,142 | #92 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #435 of 50,301 | #810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 264 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 89.9).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 30.7%).
- •Little Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.7).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary is the larger school with 626 students compared with 264.
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 Little Run Elementary better than Wakefield Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little Run Elementary ranks higher (91.8 vs 89.9 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 Little Run Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Run Elementary: 264. Wakefield Forest Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Run Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Little Run Elementary is 42nd of 1,142 and Wakefield Forest Elementary is 92nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).