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 814 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Attendance Zone: Baileys Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Falls Church, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with most residents living within 0.7 miles of the school.
- 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 814 students has stayed relatively flat 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)63%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)69%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
73%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
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?
814 students attend Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 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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