Forestdale Elementary

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Forestdale Elementary School, located at 6530 Elder Ave in Springfield, Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger suburban school system, Forestdale benefits from access to robust district resources, a structured curriculum, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Springfield community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between families, staff, and students. With its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere, Forestdale employs a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. By prioritizing both rigorous academics and character-building initiatives, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where children are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

563

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forestdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	243
Black	87
Asian	85
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
243 (43.2 %)
White
127 (22.6 %)
Black
87 (15.5 %)
Asian
85 (15.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)313-4300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forestdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forestdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	46.2%
Male	303	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)