Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carlin Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlin Springs Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlin Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlin Springs Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
70%
18%
Black
9%
22%
White
7%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlin Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Carlin Springs Elementary School is ranked #1743 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Carlin Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Carlin Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Carlin Springs Elementary School?
544 students attend Carlin Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carlin Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlin Springs Elementary School?
Carlin Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlin Springs Elementary School offer ?
Carlin Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlin Springs Elementary School part of?
Carlin Springs Elementary School is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.
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