Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences vs Carlin Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
814 students
Carlin Springs Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church, Virginia | Carlin Springs Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 1,142 | #870 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #28011 of 50,301 | #15579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 814 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Falls Church | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlin Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 45.8).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 72.4%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.8).
- •Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 814 students compared with 534.
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 Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences better than Carlin Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlin Springs Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 45.8 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 Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and Carlin Springs Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 814. Carlin Springs Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and Carlin Springs Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 1084th of 1,142 and Carlin Springs Elementary is 870th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).