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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School

1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
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Bottom 50%
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 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School's student population of 621 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1724 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
15-19%
54%
(20-21)
30-34%
69%
(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
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School's ranking?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School is ranked #1724 out of 1,792 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 School District.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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