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Glen Forest Elementary

Falls Church, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Glen Forest Elementary

Glen Forest Elementary is a public school in Falls Church, Virginia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 779 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Falls Church. With about 63.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Fairfax County. Within 5 miles there are 144 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Fairfax County Public Schools runs 195 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	5829 Glen Forest Dr, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone	(703) 578-8000
School district	Fairfax County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	779
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	63.8
Students per teacher	12.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Fairfax County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510126000482). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Campbell ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Arlington, VA · 0.2 mi Carlin Springs ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Arlington, VA · 0.5 mi Full Circle Montessori SchoolPrivateArlington, VA · 0.5 mi St Anthony of Padua SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Falls Church · 0.6 mi Kenmore MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Arlington, VA · 0.7 mi Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and SciencesPublic · Grades PreK to 2Falls Church · 0.9 mi Wakefield HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Arlington, VA · 1.1 mi Justice HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Falls Church · 1.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Glen Forest Elementary serve?

Glen Forest Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Glen Forest Elementary?

Glen Forest Elementary reported 779 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Forest Elementary?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 779 students and 63.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Glen Forest Elementary a public or charter school?

Glen Forest Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Glen Forest Elementary in?

Glen Forest Elementary is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/fairfax-county-public-schools/

Where is Glen Forest Elementary located?

Glen Forest Elementary is at 5829 Glen Forest Dr, Falls Church, VA 22041. The phone number is (703) 578-8000.

How many other schools are near Glen Forest Elementary?

There are 144 other schools within 5 miles of Glen Forest Elementary in our directory.