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#1752 of 1,851 schools in VA
Carlin Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5995 South 5th Road, Arlington, VA 22204
- Math 40% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlin Springs Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlin Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,277
Median home value
$672,100
Median rent
$1,871/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Campbell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Glen Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| St Anthony of Padua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
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.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #36 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlin Springs Elementary is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlin Springs Elementary
Carlin Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,752 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlin Springs Elementary
What grades does Carlin Springs Elementary serve?
Carlin Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carlin Springs Elementary?
Carlin Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlin Springs Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlin Springs Elementary rank in VA?
Carlin Springs Elementary ranks #1,752 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Carlin Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlin Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Carlin Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlin Springs Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlin Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Carlin Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlin Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carlin Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlin Springs Elementary?
70.9% of students at Carlin Springs Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (703) 228-6645
- Area population (ZIP 22204)
- 51,971
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 22204; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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