Ferdinand T. Day Elementary vs James K. Polk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
James K. Polk Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,142 | #894 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31199 of 50,301 | #16102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James K. Polk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 41.1).
- •James K. Polk Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •James K. Polk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •James K. Polk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 89.1%).
- •Ferdinand T. Day Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.1).
- •James K. Polk Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 589.
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 Ferdinand T. Day Elementary better than James K. Polk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James K. Polk Elementary ranks higher (63.0 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 Ferdinand T. Day Elementary and James K. Polk Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary: 589. James K. Polk Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferdinand T. Day Elementary and James K. Polk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is 1103rd of 1,142 and James K. Polk Elementary is 894th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).