D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Carlin Springs Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5995 South 5th Road, Arlington, VA 22204
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Virginia
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
547
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%2/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −52 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (−27 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (−20 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black55%65%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%57%reading -15 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading -17 pts, math -3 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5995 South 5th Road
City Arlington
ZIP Code 22204
District 5100270
NCES School ID 510027000093
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22204

Understanding the community around Carlin Springs Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $105,674
Per Capita Income $61,073
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.7%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $613,200
Median Rent $1,816
Owner-Occupied 41.6%
Renter-Occupied 58.4%
View full data for ZIP 22204 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carlin Springs Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 73.7%
Black 9.7%
Asian 9.7%
White 4.9%
Two or More Races 1.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 547
Teachers (FTE) 51.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carlin Springs Elementary?
Carlin Springs Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carlin Springs Elementary?
Carlin Springs Elementary has 547 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Carlin Springs Elementary serve?
Carlin Springs Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carlin Springs Elementary receive per student?
Carlin Springs Elementary receives $27,865 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carlin Springs Elementary in 22204 ▼
Avg Home Value
$607,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,254
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
58.4%

Other Schools in 22204

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026