Enrollment
539
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Falls Church, Virginia, enrolling 539 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Falls Church's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Street Elementary (587 students): Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences compares
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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