Barcroft Elementary School
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-5838
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 495 students
Barcroft Elementary School, a public school located in Arlington, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Arlington County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Barcroft Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 495 students attend Barcroft Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: October 28, 2019
We have had a wonderful experience at Barcroft. It has been our experience that small class sizes (in some cases less than 20) and hardworking and motivated teachers and administrators have created a great school culture and learning environment that is inclusive and welcoming and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds of the students. Dont let the great schools ranking fool you - this is an excellent school.
Posted: October 28, 2019
Students have little to no required homework assignments outside of reading for 30 minutes/day
Posted: October 28, 2019
Posted: October 28, 2019
Posted: October 28, 2019
The principal joined the school in 2018 and is extremely effective and has inspired and encouraged students and staff.
Posted: October 28, 2019
Posted: October 28, 2019
Posted: November 20, 2018
Bad, I wish I have the financial means to move to a different area and give my kids a better shot for their education
Posted: November 20, 2018
Posted: November 20, 2018
My experience at this school has been negative for the past 4 years. I always felt that it was very difficult to communicate with teachers and staff. I felt that they are detached from their overall role as educators. The gab of communication, commitment to student is really bad. I always felt if you are an immigrant and poor student than you are likely to not taking you seriously. However, if you to be white treatment is different and success is measured.
Needs:
Be fair
Be attached teacher not detached
Be culturally competent
Above all do not discriminate
Posted: November 20, 2018
Posted: November 20, 2018
I never felt that my child was supported by the school administration
Posted: November 20, 2018
Posted: November 20, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
Posted: September 7, 2018
My child came from a dc School doing Great to going to another va ,and my son grades dropped. He started going to Barcroft two years ago and not only has his grades improved but he love going to school now!!!!!!
Posted: February 25, 2018
Posted: February 25, 2018
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Posted: February 25, 2018
Posted: February 25, 2018
Posted: February 25, 2018
Posted: February 25, 2018
We have been very happy with the quality of the teachers at Barcroft and the level of engagement and support they bring. Obviously the test scores bring the overall rating down but take a step in the building and talk with any staff, you'll see. Also, I know my son has benefitted from the diversity amongst his friends and classmates.
Posted: April 17, 2017
The modified school calendar, the 9am start time and true community feel are just a few of the wonderful aspects of this wonderful little elementary school. If you have the opportunity to move to Arlington, Barcroft is a hiddem gem located really close to Washington, DC. Your child will get caring staff and a wonderful community without having to move to the suburbs or over-priced North Arlington.
Posted: September 10, 2015
Supportive teachers and caring community of families all of which are fostered by our principal! I love the modified school year calendar. Having intercession classes in the fall and spring are an added bonus to the regular curriculum.
Posted: September 10, 2015
Posted: September 10, 2015
Posted: September 10, 2015
Posted: September 9, 2015
We moved into this neighborhood before we had children. We just got lucky that Barcroft Elementary is our school! I am always impressed with how the teachers and staff work with the uniqueness and general needs of our children! My children love learning, still! They are in 4th and 1st. That is a gift and they are always safe! Being a Title 1 school also offers our whole community a beautiful range of resources that teach us all how to learn together. Our modified school calendar is brilliant!
Posted: September 9, 2015
I respond mostly to the high integrity and honesty! I have personally experienced a foundational collaboration of teachers and parents around builing our trust and integrity. As a parent, when i may disagree with decisions or actions of our school, there is integrity and fairness in responses to my concerns and questions. This models so much for our students!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 3 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 2.4 mi | |
| 4 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 5 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 3.3 mi | |
| 6 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 7 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 8 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 9 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 10 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 11 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5 mi | |
| 12 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 13 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 14 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 5.5 mi | |
| 15 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 16 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 2 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 4.5 mi | |
| 4 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 5 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 6 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 5.1 mi | |
| 7 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 8 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.9 mi | |
| 9 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Henderson Hall | 1.9 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 2.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 2.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 4.9 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 5.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 5.1 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 5.5 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 6.2 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 9.7 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 10.7 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 12.4 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 18.5 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 19.2 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 25.5 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 29.1 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 34.4 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 35.4 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 36.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 37.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 43.4 mi. |
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