Ferdinand T. Day Elementary vs William Ramsay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 827 m 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
William Ramsay Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | William Ramsay Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,142 | #1097 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31199 of 50,301 | #30531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Ramsay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 41.1).
- •William Ramsay Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Ferdinand T. Day Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •William Ramsay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 89.1%).
- •William Ramsay Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •William Ramsay Elementary is the larger school with 689 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 William Ramsay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Ramsay Elementary ranks higher (42.2 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 William Ramsay Elementary?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary: 589. William Ramsay Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferdinand T. Day Elementary and William Ramsay Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is 1103rd of 1,142 and William Ramsay Elementary is 1097th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).