At a glance
Reported students
814
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 814 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 791
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Falls Church. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 814 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.7%) and White (17.3%). English learners represent 57.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 57.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.9
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.3%
- Hispanic72.7%
- Black3.6%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairfax County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Keene Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
813 reported students
Daniels Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
811 reported students
Willow Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
818 reported students
Silverbrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
799 reported students
Oakton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
795 reported students
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
835 reported students
Public schools near Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Forest Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 779 | 0.9 mi |
| Carlin Springs Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 534 | 1 mi |
| Campbell Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 403 | 1.1 mi |
| Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | 03–05 | 539 | 1.2 mi |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 475 | 1.3 mi |
| Parklawn Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 963 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
What grades does Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences serve?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairfax County Public Schools.
How many students attend Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences reported 814 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 791 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 814 students and 59.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences in?
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is part of Fairfax County Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 218 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glen Forest Elementary (0.9 mi), Carlin Springs Elementary (1 mi), Campbell Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.