Wakefield Forest Elementary School is a small school nestled within a stable residential community located off Little River Turnpike, west of the Capital Beltway. Since its opening in 1955, the school has maintained a proud reputation for excellence and is known for its warm climate and strong community involvement.

Wakefield Forest's mission is to inspire, enable, and empower students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives, and demonstrate responsible citizenship. Wakefield Forest staff members are dedicated professionals with a commitment to on-going staff development. Our teachers are well versed in meeting the needs of all learners through differentiated practices. Flexible grouping in math and language arts are a standard practice for all grade levels.

A shared commitment to excellence is the grounding for a strong home/school connection. Communication about instructional goals and student progress is achieved through Blackboard 24-7, Twitter, newsletters, conferences, phone calls and emails.

Parents and guardians play a very active role at Wakefield Forest; their support helps to expand and enrich learning experiences. Volunteers can be seen supporting in a variety of ways, such as welcoming visitors, reading with students, running special activities or assisting in classrooms and the library.