Carlin Springs Elementary vs Glen Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 867 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlin Springs Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | Carlin Springs Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Glen Forest Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,142 | #977 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15579 of 50,301 | #18774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 534 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | Arlington | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlin Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 59.1).
- •Glen Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Glen Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 97.6%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
- •Glen Forest Elementary is the larger school with 779 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 Carlin Springs Elementary better than Glen Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlin Springs Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 59.1 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 Carlin Springs Elementary and Glen Forest Elementary?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlin Springs Elementary: 534. Glen Forest Elementary: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlin Springs Elementary and Glen Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carlin Springs Elementary is 870th of 1,142 and Glen Forest Elementary is 977th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).