Cardinal Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22205 · Arlington County Public Schools
#38 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#394 of 50,301 nationally
About Cardinal Elementary
Cardinal 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 682 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 38th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 682.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Cardinal Elementary ranks 4th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)94%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Cardinal Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cardinal Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Swanson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students · 476 m away
Arlington Traditional
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students · 985 m away
Tuckahoe Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 1.6 km away
Ashlawn Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 1.6 km away
Nottingham Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students · 1.7 km away
Yorktown High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,593 students · 1.8 km away
Integration Station
Arlington · Public other · Grades PK–PK
34 students · 1.9 km away
Escuela Key Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 1.9 km away
Glebe Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.9 km away
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Falls Church · Public other · Grades PK–PK
73 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Providence Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
Tuckahoe Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
Poplar Tree Elementary
Chantilly · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
683 students
South Boston Elementary
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
King George Elementary
King George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary a good school?
Cardinal Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 92.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #38 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 Cardinal Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary ranks #38 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #394 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?
Cardinal Elementary had 682 students in 2025.
Is Cardinal Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cardinal Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cardinal Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cardinal Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.