Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences

6111 Knollwood Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a public school located in Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The school was founded in 1952 and is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools. Bailey's Elementary is a Title I School, and was the first magnet school in Fairfax County.
Serving 817 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences 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 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 63%
  • : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 817 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1952

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
(15-16)
63%
80%
(15-16)
69%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
72%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
817 students attend Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 63%
  • : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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