Ferdinand T. Day Elementary

1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311

ftd.acps.k12.va.us/

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, located in the West End of Alexandria, Virginia, is a modern educational facility serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Named in honor of the first African American member of the Alexandria School Board and a prominent civil rights leader, the school operates under a mission that emphasizes social justice, academic excellence, and community engagement. Its architectural design is specifically intended to foster collaboration, featuring flexible learning spaces and an environment that encourages interactive, project-based learning.

As part of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to meeting the needs of every learner through personalized instruction. Beyond its core curriculum, Ferdinand T. Day places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning into the daily school experience. By leveraging its unique namesake’s legacy, the school actively promotes a culture of equity and inclusivity, aiming to prepare its students to become compassionate, informed, and engaged citizens in a global society.

589

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	232
Black	179
Asian	66
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
232 (39.4%)
Black
179 (30.4%)
White
97 (16.5%)
Asian
66 (11.2%)
Two or More
12 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)619-8125
Website:	http://ftd.acps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 73