- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax, VA
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000580
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield Forest Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakefield Forest Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks #2 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Wakefield Forest Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510126000580 · Fairfax, VA Other · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 15.3:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Wakefield Forest Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wakefield Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 626
Wakefield Forest Elementary
626 students
What this shows Wakefield Forest Elementary reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakefield Forest Elementary compares
Wakefield Forest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Wakefield Forest Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakefield Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fairfax
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robinson Secondary
Standard public school
3,710 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar East Elementary
Standard public school
922 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mantua Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Navy Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Forest Elementary
How many students attend Wakefield Forest Elementary?
Wakefield Forest Elementary has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Forest Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakefield Forest Elementary?
6.1% of students at Wakefield Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wakefield Forest Elementary is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield Forest Elementary?
Wakefield Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wakefield Forest Elementary rank among schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks #2 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfax on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Wakefield Forest Elementary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.