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#1179 of 1,851 schools in VA
Forest Edge Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Reston, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1501 Beacontree Ln, Reston, VA 20190
- Math 74% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Edge Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Edge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,928
Median home value
$568,500
Median rent
$2,241/mo
College educated
72.3%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20190; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's House Montessori School of RestonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Aldrin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Lake Anne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Reston Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #136 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Edge Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Edge Elementary
Forest Edge Elementary is a public elementary school in Reston, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,179 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Edge Elementary
What grades does Forest Edge Elementary serve?
Forest Edge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Forest Edge Elementary?
Forest Edge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Edge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Edge Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Edge Elementary rank in VA?
Forest Edge Elementary ranks #1,179 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Forest Edge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Edge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Edge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Edge Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Edge Elementary a charter school?
No, Forest Edge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Edge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forest Edge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Edge Elementary?
68.1% of students at Forest Edge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (703) 925-8000
- Area population (ZIP 20190)
- 22,092
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20190; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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