Overview
Cardinal Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Arlington, Virginia. The school enrolls 682 students. It is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 66% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictArlington County Public Schools
County51013
CityArlington
ZIP22205
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510027000101
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment682
White72.7%
Hispanic / Latino10.6%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %7%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)