Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School's ranking?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School is ranked #1725 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School?
621 students attend Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School offer ?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School part of?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School is part of Alexandria City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School located?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School is located in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Alexandria West.
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