BAILEY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES

Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Falls Church, VA with about 756 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a distinguished magnet school within the Fairfax County Public Schools system. The school is renowned for its specialized focus on integrating a rigorous core curriculum with a comprehensive arts and sciences program. By leveraging a unique instructional model, Bailey’s encourages students to explore complex concepts through creative expression, hands-on experimentation, and collaborative problem-solving, aiming to cultivate well-rounded learners who are both academically proficient and artistically inclined.

The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates diversity and academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, utilizing the arts as a vehicle for deep engagement in subjects like mathematics and science. As a community-centered institution, Bailey’s emphasizes the development of critical thinking and communication skills, preparing its diverse student body for future success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

For more information, contact Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences at (703) 575-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.