Wakefield Forest Elementary

4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032

670 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Wakefield Forest Elementary School, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and creating a supportive, inclusive environment. It emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster not only intellectual growth but also the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is highly valued for its active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a collaborative culture that encourages parents and community members to take an active role in school life. With a dedicated faculty, Wakefield Forest provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to challenge students and pique their interests. Its location in a quiet residential neighborhood of Fairfax contributes to its identity as a "neighborhood school" where fostering strong, long-lasting connections between students, staff, and families remains a top priority.

670

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	77
Black	22
Asian	97
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
406 (60.6 %)
Asian
97 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
77 (11.5 %)
Two or More
67 (10.0 %)
Black
22 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)503-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wakefield Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wakefield Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	46.7%
Male	357	53.3%

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