Carlin Springs Elementary School
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-6645
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 534 students
Carlin Springs 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 1 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Carlin Springs Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 534 students attend Carlin Springs Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 1/10 | 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 | 1/10 | 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: September 8, 2017
Posted: September 8, 2017
My son and I had wonderful 1st and 2nd grade experience in this school. Great teachers.
Posted: September 8, 2017
Posted: September 8, 2017
Posted: September 8, 2017
Posted: September 8, 2017
Posted: September 8, 2017
Posted: June 11, 2017
Posted: June 11, 2017
We moved here last year and our first grader was assigned to Carlin Springs. Our son is Caucasian and we are a military family. Our son was a second year first grader and was still struggling to read at age 7. This school is top notch. Fantastic resources, opportunities and my son is so confident and happy. He doesn't want school to end this year. I am so impressed by Carlin Springs. They do so much to unite families and the community. No matter your background this school is accepting and nurturing
Posted: June 11, 2017
Posted: June 11, 2017
Posted: June 11, 2017
Posted: June 11, 2017
Posted: June 11, 2017
Posted: June 6, 2017
Posted: June 6, 2017
Posted: June 6, 2017
Posted: June 6, 2017
Posted: June 6, 2017
Posted: June 6, 2017
Carlin Springs is a great school with friendly people. The teachers work hard to keep it safe. When there is a fire drill or lock down, the principal makes sure to stay calm and make announcements to the school. There are very nice and encouraging people here. The principals are nice to the students. The children get to experience new things everyday. Carlin Springs inspires students. Mr. Guyton's class is the best ;) The school encourages people to keep going if they're having trouble. There are volunteers that take time out of their days to help us. The teachers and students offer one another helping hands. Teacher's stay after students go home so they can get ready for the next day. The kids always end up having a good time. Go Carlin Springs! We are a family!
-Mr. Guyton's 3rd Grade Class, 2016-2017
Posted: June 25, 2016
Posted: June 25, 2016
Posted: June 25, 2016
Very open communication with the teaching staff to parents through family events, school diversity celebrations, and social media.
Posted: June 25, 2016
My daughter goes here and loves it. The school is highly diverse, but the principal, assistant principal and the teachers make it truly all about the kids and go the extra mile to make it a caring school community. This is a great school!
Posted: February 9, 2015
They have a new assistant principal that is rather rude to the children, We are a middle class, minority family I have never felt so discriminated by someone that is supposed to be the one assist you with the issues, questions, etc at the school. I am here still because I cannot afford to sell my house and move at this time but, I have to deal with the lack of professionalism until my son is ready to move to middle school. I wish the principal would pay more attention on how her assistant speaks to children, and to some of us minorities.
Posted: October 10, 2013
I was not so impress when I came to sign up my daughter for this school in August. The principal was standing the room, did not introduce herself but busy talking to one of the staffs about how broken/impersonal APS guidelines toward teachers. I feel so helpless since I just bough a house in school assigned district. My child has been in this school for more than 1 month now, she went home last week with an in class science work written in Spanish. I understand the school has 67% Latino, but my child is not at all Latino and she is here to learn everything in English except her spanish class. I have nothing against Latino, but for the best interest of my child, I will have to move again next year.
Posted: August 28, 2012
We love Carlin Springs Elementary! My two children transferred in during the middle of the school year and we were all welcomed with open arms. There is a very diverse culture here and children learn something new everyday. The principal and assistant principal are fabulous about keeping the parents well informed with events around the school. We are about to begin our 4th year at Carlin Springs Elementary, have not yet met a staff member that our family didn't absolutly love. Highly recommended school by this military family!!!!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 2.4 mi | |
| 3 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 4 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 3 mi | |
| 5 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 6 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 7 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 8 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 9 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 10 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 11 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 12 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 13 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 14 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 15 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 16 | Hayfield Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria/Kingstowne | VA | 6.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 3 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 4 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 5 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 6 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 5.4 mi | |
| 7 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 8 | Fairfax County | Springfield | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 9 | Springfield | Springfield | VA | 5.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mark Center Alexandria | 2.4 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 3.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 3.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 4.1 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 4.2 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 6.2 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 6.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 6.4 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 7.3 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 7.5 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 9.8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 10.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 13.7 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 17.2 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 19.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 26.5 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 28.3 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 35.7 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 36.3 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 36.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 38.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 42.8 mi. |
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