Excellent
#123 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 7% in state
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fairfax, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4011 Iva Ln, Fairfax, VA 22032
- Math 94% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wakefield Forest Elementary score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (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
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wakefield Forest 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,913
Median home value
$736,500
Median rent
$2,269/mo
College educated
68.3%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Mantua ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Little Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Camelot ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 609 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Wakefield Forest Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakefield Forest Elementary
Wakefield Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairfax, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 648 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield Forest Elementary
What grades does Wakefield Forest Elementary serve?
Wakefield Forest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wakefield Forest Elementary?
Wakefield Forest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Forest Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in VA?
Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks #123 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Wakefield Forest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield Forest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Wakefield Forest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakefield Forest Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wakefield Forest Elementary a charter school?
No, Wakefield Forest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakefield Forest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wakefield Forest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wakefield Forest Elementary?
7.9% of students at Wakefield Forest 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
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (703) 503-2300
- Area population (ZIP 22032)
- 29,172
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 22032; 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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