Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barcroft 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barcroft Elementary serves the southern part of Arlington, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone edges. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.9 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barcroft Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard. Get Smart. Have Fun. Be Kind.
School Rankings
Barcroft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barcroft Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1268 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barcroft Elementary School's ranking?
Barcroft Elementary School is ranked #1268 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Barcroft Elementary School often compared to?
Barcroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Barcroft Elementary School?
495 students attend Barcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Barcroft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barcroft Elementary School?
Barcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barcroft Elementary School offer ?
Barcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barcroft Elementary School part of?
Barcroft Elementary School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Barcroft Elementary School located?
Barcroft Elementary School is located in the Barcroft neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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