Glen Forest Elementary vs Barcroft Elementary
Barcroft Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.0/10 compared to 3.9/10. Glen Forest Elementary is significantly larger with 790 students, about 1.7× the size of Barcroft Elementary (474). In math proficiency, Barcroft Elementary leads at 75.0%.
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Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church, VA
3.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
790 students
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington, VA
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
474 students
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| Metric | Glen Forest Elementary | Barcroft Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 4.2 |
| Growth Score | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.3% | 70.3% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,634 of 1,854 | #1,360 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Glen Forest Elementary | Barcroft Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 63.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Glen Forest Elementary | Barcroft Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 790 | 474 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.3% | 70.3% |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Arlington County Public Schools |
| City | Falls Church | Arlington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Falls Church (22041) | Arlington (22204) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,075 | $109,277 |
| Median Home Value | $432,800 | $672,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,913 | $1,871 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 47.1% | 62.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 8.2% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 26 min |