Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22311 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#1103 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#31199 of 50,301 nationally
About Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 589 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1103rd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 589.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Ferdinand T. Day Elementary ranks 52nd of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ferdinand T. Day Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Adams Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students · 305 m away
Early Childhood Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
198 students · 305 m away
William Ramsay Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students · 827 m away
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,597 students · 1.2 km away
James K. Polk Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students · 1.3 km away
Glasgow Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,702 students · 1.7 km away
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,075 students · 1.8 km away
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students · 2.0 km away
Claremont Immersion
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students · 2.3 km away
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 2.5 km away
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Weyanoke Elementary
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590 students
Montclair Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary a good school?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 41.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1103 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ferdinand T. Day Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary ranks #1103 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #31199 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary had 589 students in 2025.
Is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ferdinand T. Day Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.