- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VA
Arlington Science Focus School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Science Focus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510027003093
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Science Focus School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #22 of 26
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Science Focus School has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Science Focus School ranks #22 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027003093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Arlington Science Focus School grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 510027003093 · Arlington, VA Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 14.4:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Arlington Science Focus School grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Arlington Science Focus School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 632
Arlington Science Focus School
632 students
What this shows Arlington Science Focus School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Science Focus School compares
Arlington Science Focus School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 83% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Asian 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 10.4%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Arlington Science Focus School is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Science Focus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Science Focus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abingdon Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Arlington Traditional
Standard public school
624 students 13:1 students per teacher
Claremont Immersion
Standard public school
595 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Science Focus School
How many students attend Arlington Science Focus School?
Arlington Science Focus School has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Science Focus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Science Focus School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Science Focus School?
9.8% of students at Arlington Science Focus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Science Focus School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Science Focus School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Science Focus School?
Arlington Science Focus School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Science Focus School rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Science Focus School ranks #22 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Arlington Science Focus School, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.