- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falls Church, VA
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000426
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 16
- schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #10 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 510126000426 · Falls Church, VA Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 13.6:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 814
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
814 students
What this shows Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences compares
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
White 17.3%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Falls Church
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Haycock Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Westlawn Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Glen Forest Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Spring Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Belvedere Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 13.2:1 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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
74.2% of students at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank among schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #10 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.