Barcroft Elementary

Summary:

Barcroft Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 477 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.25%) compared to nearby schools, but its academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Arlington County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages.

Despite spending more per student ($17,867 in 2020-2021) than nearby schools like Montessori Public School of Arlington ($13,156 per student) and Escuela Key Elementary ($11,100 per student), Barcroft Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of these nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 580 and 933 out of 1,100-1,114 schools.

Barcroft Elementary's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly (11th out of 579 schools) for African American students, it ranks much lower for Hispanic students (374th out of 580 schools) and English Language Learners (193rd out of 300 schools). This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its diverse student population to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 625 S Wakefield St
       Arlington, VA  22204


(703) 228-5838

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
580th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,867 Help


Students who attend Barcroft Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kenmore Middle
High:    Wakefield High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
White:
26.2%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barcroft Elementary ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 18th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Barcroft Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barcroft Elementary is $17,867, which is the 3rd highest among 24 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barcroft Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barcroft Elementary 580th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Barcroft Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barcroft Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.82 974th 1062 8.3%
2006 16.11 1012th 1071 5.5%
2007 9.12 1064th 1083 1.8%
2008 7.83 1065th 1081 1.5%
2009 14.31 1047th 1082 3.2%
2010 38.22 854th 1113 23.3%
2011 37.53 838th 1117 25.0%
2012 51.98 593rd 1117 46.9%
2013 62.26 423rd 1120 62.2%
2014 36.01 802nd 1110 27.7%
2015 43.63 726th 1100 34.0%
2016 24.79 930th 1096 15.1%
2017 27.01 922nd 1099 16.1%
2018 24.32 933rd 1097 14.9%
2019 30.23 876th 1105 20.7%
2021 34.24 767th 1103 30.5%
2022 42.02 705th 1109 36.4%
2023 43.12 692nd 1114 37.9%
2024 52.85 580th 1114 47.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.71 193rd 300 35.7%
2024 33.55 211th 306 31.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.33 486th 1036 53.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.77 784th 1100 28.7%
2024 56.11 520th 1098 52.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.45 599th 1093 45.2%
2024 51.06 577th 1101 47.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.56 11th 579 98.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.90 430th 564 23.8%
2024 42.45 374th 580 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at Barcroft Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.57 376th 984 61.8%
2024 80.50 114th 979 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Barcroft Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barcroft Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 416 416
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 439 439
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 424 424
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
1993 106 105 51 153 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 115 99 56 156 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 122 75 66 174 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 122 75 66 174 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 121 86 60 210 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 128 77 55 240 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 121 87 52 276 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 123 71 55 291 1 n/a n/a -4 537
2001 116 84 53 325 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 103 55 64 304 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 103 55 64 304 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 91 58 58 270 1 n/a n/a 1 479
2005 93 54 44 215 1 n/a n/a 11 418
2006 82 51 37 175 1 n/a n/a 16 362
2007 71 44 35 161 1 n/a n/a 12 324
2008 68 41 31 185 0 n/a n/a 11 336
2009 70 49 33 170 0 n/a n/a 17 339
2010 77 43 47 186 0 n/a n/a 15 368
2011 74 45 44 230 1 0 20 0 414
2012 92 38 43 244 8 0 20 0 445
2013 105 44 44 261 7 0 21 0 482
2014 118 44 54 255 5 0 23 0 499
2015 115 60 47 296 5 0 22 0 545
2016 107 55 32 268 3 0 23 0 488
2017 118 51 27 234 1 2 19 0 452
2018 119 54 23 215 0 1 17 0 429
2019 115 52 25 223 0 0 19 0 434
2020 119 55 21 228 1 0 24 0 448
2021 103 47 24 217 0 0 25 0 416
2022 112 50 18 233 0 0 27 0 440
2023 125 51 22 254 0 0 25 0 477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barcroft Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 30.7 13.5 n/a
1990 439 28.9 15.1 n/a
1991 424 29.1 14.5 n/a
1992 435 29.6 14.6 n/a
1993 415 28.7 14.5 n/a
1994 426 31.1 n/a 49.5
1995 437 n/a 0.0 41.4
1996 437 n/a 0.0 41.4
1997 477 n/a 0.0 53
1998 500 n/a 0.0 53
1999 536 52.0 10.3 66.6
2000 537 n/a 0.0 65.6
2001 579 47.0 12.3 64.2
2002 526 61.9 8.5 65.2
2003 526 61.9 8.5 65.2
2004 479 44.1 10.9 62.6
2005 418 43.6 9.6 70.3
2006 362 37.0 9.8 66.2
2007 324 36.8 8.8 69.2
2008 336 35.3 9.5 81.5
2009 339 34.0 10.0 89.1
2010 368 35.4 10.3 84.4
2011 414 33.3 12.4 65.7
2012 445 40.4 10.9 81.8
2013 482 52.9 9.0 73.9
2014 499 59.5 8.3 73.5
2015 545 53.0 10.2 73.6
2016 488 52.0 9.3 68.2
2017 452 47.0 9.6 71.9
2018 429 32.0 13.4 68.3
2019 434 31.0 13.9 68.9
2020 448 36.5 12.2 62.1
2021 416 32.0 13.0 n/a
2022 440 31.0 14.1 63.2
2023 477 47.0 10.1 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barcroft Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 30.7 13.5 n/a
1990 439 28.9 15.1 n/a
1991 424 29.1 14.5 n/a
1992 435 29.6 14.6 n/a
1993 415 28.7 14.5 n/a
1994 426 31.1 n/a 49.5
1995 437 n/a 0.0 41.4
1996 437 n/a 0.0 41.4
1997 477 n/a 0.0 53
1998 500 n/a 0.0 53
1999 536 52.0 10.3 66.6
2000 537 n/a 0.0 65.6
2001 579 47.0 12.3 64.2
2002 526 61.9 8.5 65.2
2003 526 61.9 8.5 65.2
2004 479 44.1 10.9 62.6
2005 418 43.6 9.6 70.3
2006 362 37.0 9.8 66.2
2007 324 36.8 8.8 69.2
2008 336 35.3 9.5 81.5
2009 339 34.0 10.0 89.1
2010 368 35.4 10.3 84.4
2011 414 33.3 12.4 65.7
2012 445 40.4 10.9 81.8
2013 482 52.9 9.0 73.9
2014 499 59.5 8.3 73.5
2015 545 53.0 10.2 73.6
2016 488 52.0 9.3 68.2
2017 452 47.0 9.6 71.9
2018 429 32.0 13.4 68.3
2019 434 31.0 13.9 68.9
2020 448 36.5 12.2 62.1
2021 416 32.0 13.0 n/a
2022 440 31.0 14.1 63.2
2023 477 47.0 10.1 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barcroft Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $873 (5.1%) $16,084 (94.9%) $16,957
2020 $899 (5.1%) $16,889 (94.9%) $17,788
2021 $707 (4.0%) $17,159 (96.0%) $17,867

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barcroft Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 876th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 692nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barcroft Elementary)7765.6
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Barcroft Elementary)6062.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barcroft Elementary)6772.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Barcroft Elementary)5977.9
 18.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barcroft Elementary)8563.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Barcroft Elementary)7955.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Barcroft Elementary)7062.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students434477
 9.9%
African American5251
 1.9%
American Indian00
Asian2522
 12%
Hispanic223254
 13.9%
Pacific Islander00
White115125
 8.7%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%75.5%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Barcroft Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Barcroft Elementary.

Students at Barcroft Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 26% White, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Barcroft Elementary ranks 580th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Barcroft Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenmore Middle
High : Wakefield High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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