Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences

6245 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044

539 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Bailey’s Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a specialized school serving students in grades 3 through 5. As a magnet school within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, it is renowned for its unique curriculum that integrates rigorous academic instruction in science and mathematics with a robust focus on the performing and visual arts. The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that artistic engagement enhances critical thinking, creativity, and student engagement across all subject areas.

The school is well-regarded for its diverse student population and its emphasis on project-based learning and inquiry-driven instruction. By utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and specialized arts programming, Bailey’s Upper Elementary creates an environment where students can explore their interests in music, dance, theater, and fine arts alongside a challenging core academic program. This holistic approach is designed to prepare students for middle school by fostering both intellectual curiosity and creative expression, making it a distinctive educational option within the broader district.

539

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	416
Black	24
Asian	22
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
416 (77.2%)
White
62 (11.5%)
Black
24 (4.5%)
Asian
22 (4.1%)
Two or More
14 (2.6%)
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)503-2700
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
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

Grade 3 185

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 179