Excellent
#4 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
B F Day Elementary School
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3921 LINDEN AV N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Math 71% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at B F Day Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where B F Day Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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
$127,372
Median home value
$1,012,900
Median rent
$2,006/mo
College educated
77.3%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park CooperativePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Kapka Cooperative SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Northwest Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Pacific Crest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #2 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
B F Day Elementary School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About B F Day Elementary School
B F Day Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 414 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about B F Day Elementary School
What grades does B F Day Elementary School serve?
B F Day Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend B F Day Elementary School?
B F Day Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B F Day Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B F Day Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B F Day Elementary School rank in WA?
B F Day Elementary School ranks #4 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is B F Day Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
B F Day Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 B F Day Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B F Day Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is B F Day Elementary School a charter school?
No, B F Day Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is B F Day Elementary School a Title I school?
No, B F Day Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B F Day Elementary School?
16.9% of students at B F Day Elementary School 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (206) 252-6010
- Area population (ZIP 98103)
- 51,988
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98103; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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