How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arlington Traditional | Cardinal Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, VA | Arlington, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 624 | 682 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.8% | 5.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arlington Traditional | Cardinal Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,424 | $23,424 |
| District | Arlington County Public Schools | Arlington County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arlington Traditional | Cardinal Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 72.7% |
| African American | 18.8% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 28.0% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.9% | 10.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arlington Traditional | Cardinal Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 326:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.