Barcroft Elementary

www.apsva.us/barcroft/site/default.asp

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barcroft Elementary School, located in the Penrose neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, serves as a central hub for a diverse and tight-knit community. As part of Arlington Public Schools, the institution is known for its focus on fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on its "whole-child" approach, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core curriculum, Barcroft is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and innovative programming. The school often utilizes its neighborhood location to integrate local resources into the student experience, encouraging collaboration between families, staff, and the surrounding Arlington community. With a dedicated focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, Barcroft Elementary strives to create a welcoming and rigorous environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive.

495

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barcroft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	277
Black	45
Asian	18
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
277 (56.0%)
White
133 (26.9%)
Black
45 (9.1%)
Two or More
21 (4.2%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-5838
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/barcroft/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barcroft Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barcroft Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	48.9%
Male	253	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)