Glen Forest Elementary

5829 Glen Forest Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glen Forest Elementary School, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a vibrant and diverse learning community serving students in Fairfax County Public Schools. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering an inclusive environment that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of every child. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and families, Glen Forest aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Glen Forest Elementary is recognized for its dedicated approach to meeting the needs of English Language Learners and providing robust support systems for all students. The school actively cultivates a strong sense of community through various extracurricular activities and family engagement events. With its focus on rigorous instruction, equity, and building meaningful relationships, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

779

Total Students

63.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	412
Black	78
Asian	78
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

Hispanic
412 (52.9%)
White
195 (25.0%)
Black
78 (10.0%)
Asian
78 (10.0%)
Two or More
13 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)578-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	760
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 85

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 130