Dupont Elementary vs Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dupont Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Dupont Elementary Hopewell, Virginia | Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,142 | #1103 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18102 of 50,301 | #31199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 47% |
| city | Hopewell | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dupont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 41.1).
- •Dupont Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Dupont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Ferdinand T. Day Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 100.2%).
- •Dupont Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dupont Elementary better than Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dupont Elementary ranks higher (60.1 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dupont Elementary and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Hopewell and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dupont Elementary: 589. Ferdinand T. Day Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dupont Elementary and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dupont Elementary is 959th of 1,142 and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is 1103rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).