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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Elementary School · Alexandria City Public Schools
1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
Enrollment
621
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
621
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Virginia schools
#1,136 of 1,851
In Alexandria
#26 of 55
public schools
In district
#6 of 18
Alexandria City Public Schools
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
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About Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, VA, part of Alexandria City Public Schools. Ferdinand T.
Day Elementary serves approximately 621 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Structured state assessment records for Ferdinand T. Day Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- VA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary — Students at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores VA SOL (2024-25)
Based on 16 test records from VA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Compares
See how Ferdinand T. Day Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ferdinand T. Day Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Campbell Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Falls Church), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Patrick Henry K-8 School (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Alexandria, see our Alexandria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John Adams Elementary Alexandria | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Early Childhood Center Alexandria | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| William Ramsay Elementary Alexandria | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle Alexandria | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| CROSSROADS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Falls Church | 1.1 mi | — |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School Alexandria | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| WEST ALEX GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Alexandria | 1.1 mi | — |
| Glasgow Middle Alexandria | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Wakefield High Arlington | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| QUEEN OF APOSTLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Alexandria | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| FULL CIRCLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Arlington | 1.6 mi | — |
| Claremont Immersion Arlington | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Glen Forest Elementary Falls Church | 1.7 mi | 3.9 |
| ST STEPHENS & ST AGNES SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL Alexandria | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Samuel W. Tucker Elementary Alexandria | 1.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Campbell Elementary Arlington | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| CARD ACADEMY ALEXANDRIA Alexandria | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Abingdon Elementary Arlington | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL Falls Church | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 22311 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,759
Median Home Value
$691,900
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
Population
19,340
College Educated
47.3%
Homeownership
20%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
36.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Captain John Smith Elementary Hampton, VA | 5.7 |
| Churchland Elementary Portsmouth, VA | 5.7 |
| Dominion Trail Elementary Ashburn, VA | 5.7 |
| Glenvar Elementary Salem, VA | 5.7 |
| Graham Intermediate Bluefield, VA | 5.7 |
| Jacobs Road Elementary Chesterfield, VA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
What grades does Ferdinand T. Day Elementary serve?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferdinand T. Day Elementary rank in VA?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary ranks #1,136 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary a charter school?
No, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
87.3% of students at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (703) 619-8125
Resources & Links
District
Alexandria City Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 16,406
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,716
- District Rank
- #6 of 18
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