- CARDINAL ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL (325.5:1 vs. 297.3:1).
- ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL reported a higher gifted & talented than CARDINAL ELEM (245 vs. 239).
- ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL reported a higher violent incidents than CARDINAL ELEM (6 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
CARDINAL ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL (16 vs. 12).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL reported a higher gifted & talented than CARDINAL ELEM (245 vs. 239).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL reported a higher violent incidents than CARDINAL ELEM (6 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
CARDINAL ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL (325.5:1 vs. 297.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
CARDINAL ELEM
$23,424.24
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
$23,424.24
Local revenue share
CARDINAL ELEM
82.7%
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
82.7%
State revenue share
CARDINAL ELEM
13.4%
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
13.4%
Federal revenue share
CARDINAL ELEM
3.9%
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
3.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CARDINAL ELEM
13.5%
ARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
13.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Arlington County
$140,160
Arlington County
$140,160
Poverty rate
Arlington County
7.1%
Arlington County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington County
77.1%
Arlington County
77.1%
Unemployment rate
Arlington County
2.2%
Arlington County
2.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.