Wakefield Forest Elementary

4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032

626 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.

626

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	88
Black	20
Asian	88
Two or More	64

White
366 (58.5%)
Hispanic
88 (14.1%)
Asian
88 (14.1%)
Two or More
64 (10.2%)
Black
20 (3.2%)

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)503-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wakefield Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	104
Grade 6	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wakefield Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	46.2%
Male	337	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)