Barcroft Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22204 · Arlington County Public Schools
#442 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#7635 of 50,301 nationally
About Barcroft Elementary
Barcroft Elementary is a public elementary located in Arlington, in the Arlington County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 495 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 442nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 495.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Barcroft Elementary ranks 29th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barcroft Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Barcroft Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Randolph Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 1.0 km away
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students · 1.3 km away
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 1.3 km away
Jefferson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,120 students · 1.3 km away
Claremont Immersion
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students · 1.6 km away
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students · 1.6 km away
Campbell Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 1.6 km away
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 1.7 km away
Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students · 1.9 km away
Kenmore Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
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Rockledge Elementary
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James G. Brumfield Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barcroft Elementary a good school?
Barcroft Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #442 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barcroft Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary ranks #442 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #7635 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barcroft Elementary?
Barcroft Elementary had 495 students in 2025.
Is Barcroft Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Barcroft Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barcroft Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barcroft Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.