At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684.5
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alexandria. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Alexandria City Public Schools. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.4%) and Black (30.4%). English learners represent 71.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 71.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.5%
- Hispanic39.4%
- Black30.4%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alexandria City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Charles Barrett Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
547 reported students
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
680 reported students
William Ramsay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
735 reported students
John Adams Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
743 reported students
Public schools near Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams Elementary Elementary · Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 743 | 0.2 mi |
| William Ramsay Elementary Elementary · Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 689 | 0.5 mi |
| James K. Polk Elementary Elementary · Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 804 | 0.8 mi |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School Elementary · Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–08 | 1,075 | 1.1 mi |
| Claremont Immersion Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 595 | 1.4 mi |
| Abingdon Elementary Elementary · Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 768 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
What grades does Ferdinand T. Day Elementary serve?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alexandria City Public Schools.
How many students attend Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 558 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 589 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alexandria City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ferdinand T. Day Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ferdinand T. Day Elementary in?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is part of Alexandria City Public Schools, based in Alexandria, VA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Adams Elementary (0.2 mi), William Ramsay Elementary (0.5 mi), James K. Polk Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.