Arlington Traditional vs Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Traditional
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
539 students
| Measure | Arlington Traditional Arlington, Virginia | Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,142 | #1047 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1599 of 50,301 | #23881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 624 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 68% |
| city | Arlington | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Traditional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 51.8).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on math proficiency (98% vs 68%).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 45%).
- •Arlington Traditional does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 87.6%).
- •Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Arlington Traditional is the larger school with 624 students compared with 539.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington Traditional better than Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Traditional ranks higher (87.1 vs 51.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arlington Traditional and Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Traditional: 624. Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Traditional and Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank in Virginia?
Arlington Traditional is 174th of 1,142 and Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 1047th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).