- FORESTDALE ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than GARFIELD ELEM (140 vs. 72).
- GARFIELD ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than FORESTDALE ELEM (317:1 vs. 259:1).
- FORESTDALE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than GARFIELD ELEM (132 vs. 84).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
FORESTDALE ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than GARFIELD ELEM (140 vs. 72).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
FORESTDALE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than GARFIELD ELEM (132 vs. 84).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
GARFIELD ELEM reported a higher violent incidents than FORESTDALE ELEM (14 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
GARFIELD ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than FORESTDALE ELEM (317:1 vs. 259:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
FORESTDALE ELEM
$18,974.93
GARFIELD ELEM
$18,974.93
Local revenue share
FORESTDALE ELEM
67.3%
GARFIELD ELEM
67.3%
State revenue share
FORESTDALE ELEM
25%
GARFIELD ELEM
25%
Federal revenue share
FORESTDALE ELEM
7.8%
GARFIELD ELEM
7.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FORESTDALE ELEM
17%
GARFIELD ELEM
17%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Fairfax County
$150,113
Fairfax County
$150,113
Poverty rate
Fairfax County
5.9%
Fairfax County
5.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfax County
64.3%
Fairfax County
64.3%
Unemployment rate
Fairfax County
2.5%
Fairfax County
2.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.