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#1646 of 1,851 schools in VA
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Falls Church, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6111 Knollwood Dr, Falls Church, VA 22041
- Math 63% proficient (2015)
- Reading 69% proficient (2015)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2009–2015), then recovered 9 points since 2012, reaching 66% in 2015.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falls Church), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,075
Median home value
$432,800
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #177 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a public elementary school in Falls Church, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 817 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
What grades does Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences serve?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank in VA?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #1,646 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences a charter school?
No, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
64.0% of students at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (703) 575-6800
- Area population (ZIP 22041)
- 29,764
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22041; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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