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#1136 of 1,851 schools in VA
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Elementary School · Alexandria City Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
An Alexandria City Public Schools elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
- Math 48% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferdinand T. Day Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,759
Median home value
$691,900
Median rent
$1,909/mo
College educated
47.3%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 0.2 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| John Adams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| William Ramsay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| James K. Polk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 833 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #6 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is listed in Alexandria City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, VA, part of Alexandria City Public Schools, serving approximately 621 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (703) 619-8125
- Area population (ZIP 22311)
- 19,340
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22311; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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