Carlin Springs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22204 · Arlington County Public Schools
#870 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#15579 of 50,301 nationally
About Carlin Springs Elementary
Carlin Springs 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 534 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 870th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 534.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Carlin Springs Elementary ranks 35th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
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 Carlin Springs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlin Springs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kenmore Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students · 361 m away
Campbell Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 787 m away
Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students · 867 m away
Ashlawn Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 1.2 km away
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
814 students · 1.7 km away
Justice High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,357 students · 1.7 km away
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
539 students · 1.9 km away
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 2.1 km away
Escuela Key Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 2.1 km away
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
George W. Carver Intermediate
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535 students
Jackson Davis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Harry E. James Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Preston Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Riverdale Elementary
Courtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlin Springs Elementary a good school?
Carlin Springs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #870 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 Carlin Springs Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carlin Springs Elementary ranks #870 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #15579 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlin Springs Elementary?
Carlin Springs Elementary had 534 students in 2025.
Is Carlin Springs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Carlin Springs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlin Springs Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlin Springs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.