- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falls Church, VA
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510126003033
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailey's Upper 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 Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126003033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510126003033 · Falls Church, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 13.8:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bailey's Upper 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 539
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
539 students
What this shows Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences compares
Bailey's Upper 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
White 11.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Bailey's Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper 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 elementary schools in Falls Church
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
83.3% of students at Bailey's Upper 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 Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank among elementary schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Bailey's Upper 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.