Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences vs Jessie Thackrey Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
539 students
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Falls Church · Public other · Grades PK–PK
73 students
| Measure | Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church, Virginia | Jessie Thackrey Preschool Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,142 | – |
| National rank | #23881 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 539 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie Thackrey Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 87.6%).
- •Jessie Thackrey Preschool does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.8).
- •Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 539 students compared with 73.
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 Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences better than Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 539. Jessie Thackrey Preschool: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and Jessie Thackrey Preschool rank in Virginia?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 1047th of 1,142 and Jessie Thackrey Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).