Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences vs Glen Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 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
Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church, Virginia | Glen Forest Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 1,142 | #977 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #28011 of 50,301 | #18774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 814 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 45.8).
- •Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 97.6%).
- •Glen Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 814 students compared with 779.
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 Glen Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Forest Elementary ranks higher (59.1 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 Glen Forest Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 814. Glen Forest Elementary: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and Glen Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 1084th of 1,142 and Glen Forest Elementary is 977th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).