Free and Reduced Meals in Arlington Public Schools

• Children from households whose income is at or below:

» $30,000 for 2-person families » $45,000 for 4-person families

Why is this an important indicator?

Since a child must live in Arlington to attend public school, Free and Reduced Meals is an important metric of poverty

within our community.

Free and Reduced Meals is a national program that provides breakfast and lunch for eligible students. Healthy, sustaining food is essential to development and academic growth.

EDUCATION

1 in 3 students in Arlington schools qualify for free or reduced lunch.

• Students from households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or WIC

• Children who are homeless, migrant or runaway• Foster children

Who is eligible?

EDUCATION

Early Reading Proficiency as a Long Term Indicator

Early-grade reading proficiency is a crucial metric in the US. Studies show that chil-

dren who do not read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade are 4x less likely

to graduate high school than proficient readers.

13%

30%

5%10%

24%27%

All Students Economically Disadvantaged

White Asian Black Hispanic

Perc

ent F

aile

d

FAILURE TO READ AT GRADE-LEVEL, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Virginia Department of Education, School-Subject Area 2016-2017

Why don’t children from low income families have the same level of success as their peers? What could be done to change that?

90+10+T90%of Aspire! and AHC, Inc.

served students improved their reading skills

EQUITABLE INTERVENTIONS

With these kinds of positive and targeted supplemental programming, economically disadvantaged children can rapidly improve their reading, writing and math skills, ensuring future educational success.

EDUCATION

Educational Indicators

When economically disadvantaged students have access to education resources, the achievement gap shrinks.

0

20

40

60

80

100 89%85%

76% 74%68% 72%

All Students Economically Disadvantaged

Limited English Proficient

0

20

40

60

80

10085% 88%

64%

73%

62%

73%

All Students Economically Disadvantaged

Limited English Proficient

2016–17 SOL PASS RATES

HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

0

20

40

60

80

100 91%

74%

96%

Limited English

Proficient

DisadvantagedAll Students

2016-2017 ON-TIME GRADUATION RATES

22204

13+11+48+17+11+T48%Bachelor’s

Degree

11%

13%

17%

11%

High SchoolLess than High School

Bachelors Post-Secondary Other

EDUCATION

COUNTYWIDE

5+7+67+11+10+T67%Bachelor’s

Degree

5%

11%

10% 7%

Math

English

EDUCATION

Models that Work: Carlin Springs Community School

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS, 2016–2017

The Carlin Springs Community School is located in 22204, the most economically and racially diverse zip code in Arlington. The school has adopted an innovative model to meet the needs of its student body.

79+21+PFree & Reduced

Lunch

79%17+83+PSpecial

Education Services

17%

65+35+PLimited English

Proficiency Services

65%10+90+PImmigrant

Families

90%Students at Carlin Springs face enormous challenges to learning—

many students carry the burdens of poverty, language barriers, and limited access to resources.

11% increase in reading proficiency for all students

10% increase in reading proficiency for economically disadvantaged students

In order to create the best possible learning environment for disadvantaged children,

the Carlin Springs Model is focused in four areas:

Data Evaluation

Increasing Academic Achievement

Fostering a Caring, Safe, and Healthy

Environment

Building and Sustaining Community Partnerships

Outcomes from 2014 to 2016:

Carlin Springs Community School Data, 2016

19+81+T81% Passed English SOL

these families represent 35 different countries

OUR COMMUNITY

Who Lives in Arlington?RACE & ETHNICITY

The Columbia Pike corridor is one of the most diverse areas in Arlington.

Arlington

Nationwide

30%

20%

10%

0%

30%21%

SPEAKERS OF A NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE

White

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Other 62+15+8+10+5+TCOUNTYWIDE

15%

8%

10%5%

62%

10 Most Common

Languages in Arlington:

ENGLISH

SPANISH

AMHARIC

TRIGINYA

CHINESE

ARABIC

VIETNAMESE

TAGALOG

KOREAN

RUSSIAN

39+28+18+11+4+T28%

18%

11%4%

39%

22204

RACE & ETHNICITY

White

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Other

AGE/GENDER

6145

4499

3973

3731

7289

16240

12422

8985

8446

7084

6197

5484

2113

2767

1504

1366

2072

1197

883

969

5812

4969

3251

3461

8843

16964

12031

8502

7336

6512

6129

6136

1986

2460

1531

1665

2136

1863

1213

1874

0–5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–29

30–34

35–39

40–44

45–49

50–54

55–59

60–61

62–64

65–66

67–69

70–74

75–79

80–84

85+

AGEFEMALE MALE

Source: ACS 2016

OUR COMMUNITY

Poverty in Arlington

Arlington is one of the wealthiest counties in the country, but approximately 12-16% of our neighbors qualify as very low income.

In Arlington, this could be family of 4 living on $48,000, or an individual making $24,000.

ARLINGTON HOUSEHOLD INCOMES BY ZIP CODE

34+25+13+12+16+T25%

13%

11%

16%

White

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Other

33%

22+22+23+14+19+T22%23%

14%

18%

< 5

5–17

18–34

35–64

65 +

22%

RACE AGE

% LIVING IN POVERTY

Source: ACS 2016

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

22201 22202 22203 22204 22205 22206 22207 22209 22213

0–50k 50–100k 100–150k 150–200k 200k +

OUR COMMUNITY

Equity and Inclusion

“Arlington will be a diverse and inclusive world-class urban community with secure,

attractive residential and commercial neighborhoods where people unite to form a caring,

learning, participating, sustainable community in which each person is important.”

— Arlington County Vision Statement

EQUITY offers more to those who need it in order to overcome barriers that get in the way of success.

EQUALITY ensures that everyone gets the same opportunity to be successful.

Using an Equity Lens is about understanding where

people are coming from and ensuring that they have the

tools and resources they need to be successful.

EQUITY with INCLUSIONremoves barriers to opportunity and addresses issues of poverty.

How can you promote inclusion within our community?

How can we mobilize together to address poverty in Arlington?

OUR COMMUNITY

Community Progress Makers

We believe equity is required for our community to thrive.

We are a coalition of Arlingtonians committed to our community’s vision of inclusivity and diversity. We formed an advisory council of 30+ civic and business leaders, elected officials, service providers, and research institutions to educate our community and advocate for equitable programs, policies and investments in Arlington.

What We Do• Gather and Share Data so that we can

» Analyze & reduce barriers to accessing services

» Provide opportunities for resident input

» Keep our community informed

• Convene Community Leaders in order to

» Elevate an equity lens

» Create a shared advocacy platform

» Strengthen local leaderships

• Advance Equity and Inclusion by

» Identifying gaps and opportunities

» Amplifying community voices

» Fostering resident leadership

Focus Areas• Housing and Stability for Individuals and Families

• Workforce Development

• Educational Opportunity and Accessibility

• Public Health and Wellness

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

• AHC Inc.

• Arlington Community Federal Credit Union

• Arlington County

• Arlington Department of Human Services

• Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

• Arlington Nonprofit Center

• Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)

• Arlington Presbyterian Church

• Arlington Public Schools & School Board

• Arlington Free Clinic

• ASPIRE! Afterschool Learning

• Carlin Springs Community School

• Coalition of Arlingtonians for Responsible Development

• Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO)

• Communities in Schools

• Doorways

• George Mason University

• La Cocina VA

• Neighborhood Health

• Offender Aid and Restoration

• Our Revolution Arlington

• Urban Institute

• Virginians for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE)

• Virginia Tech Social and Decisions Analytics Laboratory

• Volunteer Arlington

For more information, please visit

apah.org/cpm

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Industries and Incomes

MOST COMMON CAREERS AMONG ARLINGTON RESIDENTS

Arlington is located in one of the most dynamic labor markets in the US, ensuring that residents have access to a variety of jobs and industries.

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

Top Executives Other Management Occupations

Health Practitioners

Computer Operations

Financial Specialists

Business Operations Specialists

Information Clerks

Retail Sales Workers

Food & Beverage

Servers

$159,500 $121,700 $109,900 $104,300 $95,600 $91,400 $41,500 $28,300 $26,400Median

Incomes for these Careers

34+25+20+21+TONLY

20%OF ARLINGTONIANS

WORK IN ARLINGTON

25%

34%21%

Fairfax, V.A.

Other

Arlington, V.A.

Washington, D.C.

WHERE DO ARLINGTONIANS WORK?

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Income Disparities

A minimum wage worker would need to work 109 hours per week

to be able to afford a one bedroom apartment in Arlington.

A minimum wage job cannot support the high cost of living in Arlington.

$28.37Living Wage for a Single Parent in Arlington

$14.50Living Wage in Arlington

$7.25Minimum Wage in Arlington

$11.50Minimum Wage in D.C.

WHAT IS A LIVING WAGE?

A living wage is the salary required to meet minimum standards of living in an area.

As a low skilled worker, there is a greater opportunity to earn a higher wage just across the river.

14+18+68+T68%EARN MORE THAN

$3,300/MONTH

18%

14%

More than $3,300/month

$1,250/month or less

$1,251–$3,300/month

MONTHLY INCOME IN ARLINGTON

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Work or Child Care?

Childcare that Accepts SubsidyTotal Children Under 5 Known Child Care Capacity

Child care plays an important role in our economy; parents need child care so that they can continue to work and support their families, and children need a safe, healthy place where they can learn and develop.

Current Subsidized Slots

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

22201 22202 22203 22204 22205 22206 22207 22209 22213

Kindergarten Readiness and Development

While all children benefit from preschool, studies show that

economically disadvantaged students often make the most distinct and lasting gains, but the cost of care can be a deterrent for these families.

ANNUAL COST FOR CHILDCARE

Infants = $17–24,000*4-year olds = $15–$18,000*

* More than 100% of a Minimum Wage Salary

CHILDREN AND CHILDCARE RESOURCES BY ZIP CODE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Question

Are there meaningful opportunities for economic mobility in Arlington?

StabilityFor a low income family, there are a

number of obstacles to stability, like high

housing or child care costs. These families

need resources and support to avoid

homelessness and build economic self-

sufficiency and assets.

Mobility

For Arlingtonians to advance and

achieve their American Dream, there

must be more opportunities and

equitable access to resources for families

to be able to invest in their own and their

children’s futures.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Insurance Coverage in Arlington

1 in 10 of Arlington residents do not have health insurance, on par with the national average of 9% uninsured.

0

3%

6%

9%

12%

15%

22201 22202 22203 22204 22205 22206 22207 22209 22213

7%

5%

10%

14%

4%

13%

3%

7%

4%

9%National Average

UNINSURED BY ZIP

ACS 2016

22204 22207

UNINSURED BY ZIP

Health insurance is a measure of equity and varies widely by neighborhood.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Insurance Coverage: Benefit or Burden?

Many of our neighbors, especially those working low wage, hourly jobs, have to pay for coverage out of pocket.

0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$8,004$8,724

$9,996 $12,252

$7,771$7,760

$7,983$8,352

2014 2015 2016 2017

AVERAGE INSURANCE EXPENSES FOR FAMILY OF 4, RECIEVING NO SUBSIDY

EHealth 2017

If your employer does not provide health insurance or if you do

not qualify for subsidized public coverage, it’s a costly burden.

ARLINGTONIANS WITH ONLY EMPLOYER SPONSORED HEALTHCARE

ACS 2016

22201 22202 22203 22204 22205 22206 22207 22209 22213

70%62%

54%

42%

66%59%

63% 68% 63%

DeductablePremium

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Nutrition and Health

Due to costs and time constraints, many economically vulnerable families in Arlington do not have access to fresh, nutritious food.

REASONS CONTRIBUTING TO FOOD INSECURITY AMONG SURVEY RESPONDENTS

AFAC Arlington Food Insecurity Study 2012–2013

Body Mass Index has a strong correlation with poverty,

as well as a higher risk of chronic conditions later in life.

0 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%

Not Enough Work

Health, Medical, or Mental Issue

Unexpectedly High Bills

Unemployment

Other

Low Wage

26+21+53+TWIC PROGRAM* (AGES 2–4)

21%

26%

53%

COMPARING BMI FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Normal Healthy WeightObese Overweight

22+17+61+TVPI PROGRAM* (AGES 3–4)

17%

22%

61% 13+13+74+TINCOMING KINDERGARTEN

CLASS (AGES 4–5)

13%

13%

74%

*WIC and VPI are programs that primarily serve lower income children.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health and Your Environment

Arlington is ranked as among the healthiest places in the country. But when you start to look closer, some neighborhoods face drastically

different life expectancies and health outcomes.

Northern Virginia Health Foundation, 2017

22204 22207

Wellness is profoundly affected by socioeconomic opportunities and environmental conditions.

Neighboring Census Tracks 1031 1032

Median Household Income $76,234 $69,444

Bachelors Degree or Greater 28% 56.9%

Non-Hispanic Black 50.1% 19.4%

Hispanic 24.8% 22.9%

Life Expectancy 77 Years 81 Years

Neighboring Census Tracks 1006 1005

Median Household Income $102,394 $161,034

Bachelors Degree or Greater 71% 82.2%

Non-Hispanic Black 6.5% 0%

Hispanic 7.1% 6.1%

Life Expectancy 77 Years 84 years

1005

1006

1032

1031

HOUSING

Rising Housing Costs in Arlington

Arlington is a highly desirable place to live, but its residents are facing a surge in the cost of living. In the last 10 years, the median rent in Arlington has increased much more rapidly than income growth.

CUMULATIVE CHANGES IN RENT, INCOME, & INFLATION

140%

120%

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%

1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017

Cumulative Increase in Rent Cumulative % Increase in Income Cumulative Inflation

20,000

18,000

16,000

18,000

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

2000 2008 2010 2012 2014 20162002 2004 2006

AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK IN ARLINGTON

MARKS 60% MARKS 60–80%

Arlington County Affordable Housing Master Plan, 2015WHAT ARE MARKS?

Market rate affordable housing units (MARKS) are apartments that are naturally affordable to people with lower levels of income due to the unit’s amenities, condition, age or location.

WHAT ARE CAFS?

Committed Affordable apartments (CAFS) are rent restricted and guaranteed to remain affordable for low and moderate income households.

CAF

HOUSING

Arlington Solutions

In order to meet Arlington’s full economic potential, it is increasingly important to provide housing that is affordable to individuals and

families from all income levels.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING MASTER PLAN

In 2015, the County unanimously approved the Affordable Housing Master Plan.

The Plan seeks to:

REACHING THE ANNUAL GOAL FOR NEW CAFS

Annual Goal

Annual Average

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

585

224

18%of all rental housing units should be affordable to households at or below

60% of the area median income (AMI).

The Master Plan states that the County needs to add 15,800 net new committed affordable units (CAFs) to achieve the goal of 18%.

This means adding 585 units/year, but from 2011 to 2016, the County only averaged 224 net new CAFs/year.

Have adequate supply of housing for community’s needs

Ensure all segments of community have access to housing

Ensure that housing efforts contribute to a sustainable community

Committed Affordable Apartments

Market Apartments > 80% AMI

Market Rate Affordable Housing Units

49+37+14+TRENTAL UNITS IN ARLINGTON

37%

14%

49%

HOUSING

Who Lives in Affordable Housing?

22+13+12+8+8+6+6+3+3+2+2+15+TOCCUPATIONS OF AFFORDABLE

HOUSING TENANTS

Restaurant 22%

Retail 13%

Construction 12%

Cleaning/Maintenance 8%

Hotel 8%

Office, Administration 6%

Drivers 6%

Other 3%

Healthcare 3%

Education 2%

Services 2%

Childcare, Daycare, Preschool, Business, Financial, Other (1% each)

Meet Sarah and Her Family

• The family of 6 moved to Arlington in 2008 to have access to better schools and their jobs. However, they struggled to find housing and could only afford a cramped one bedroom.

• Without any privacy and under stressful conditions, the children struggled at school.

• In 2014, everything changed. The family moved into a 3 bedroom apartment that they can afford at Arlington Mill Residences.

• The family takes part in service programs on site, including Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Money Smarts. They also volunteer within their community.

• Sarah earned her Bachelors degree as her oldest son graduated NoVA Community College in 2017.

“We went from having no savings to a nice savings account. I learned great new tools. We want to move up and have the financial stability for

when we retire, to have the security of owning a home.”

SARAH ON MONEY SMARTS PROGRAM

HOUSING

Homelessness and Poverty

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

527531

461451

479

291

239

174

Since 2009, Arlington has seen a 67% decrease in homelessness, with far fewer families living on

the street and more in permanent housing.

Very low income families, especially those that have experienced

homelessness, need greater support and deeper rent subsidies.

Residents living below 200% of the poverty line, meaning that a family of four makes $48,678 and an individual makes $24,972.

17+83+TARLINGTON RESIDENTS

17% 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, 2008–2018

Source: FY16 Annual Report: Arlington’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.

Core network of interconnected programs and services to prevent and end homelessness

Prevent homelessness at every opportunity

Move individuals and families from the streets/shelters quickly into permanent, stable housing

Provide vital sources households need to maintain housing

Increase affordable housing options

Continuum of Care

(ACS, CENSUS BUREAU)