- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ferdinand T. Day Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510012003053
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary ranks #6 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012003053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 510012003053 · Alexandria, VA Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 12:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- This school 589
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
589 students
What this shows Ferdinand T. Day Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferdinand T. Day Elementary compares
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 30.4%
White 16.5%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferdinand T. Day Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
How many students attend Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
86.8% of students at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferdinand T. Day Elementary?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferdinand T. Day Elementary rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary ranks #6 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Ferdinand T. Day Elementary, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and George Washington Middle (1,458 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.