- JAMES K POLK ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY (246.3:1 vs. 186:1).
- JAMES K POLK ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY (32 vs. 9).
- JAMES K POLK ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY (114 vs. 105).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
JAMES K POLK ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY (114 vs. 105).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
JAMES K POLK ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY (32 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than JAMES K POLK ELEM (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
JAMES K POLK ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY (246.3:1 vs. 186:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
JAMES K POLK ELEM
$21,715.59
FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY
$21,715.59
Local revenue share
JAMES K POLK ELEM
70%
FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY
70%
State revenue share
JAMES K POLK ELEM
18.6%
FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY
18.6%
Federal revenue share
JAMES K POLK ELEM
11.3%
FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
JAMES K POLK ELEM
16.4%
FERDINAND T. DAY ELEMENTARY
16.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Alexandria city
$113,638
Alexandria city
$113,638
Poverty rate
Alexandria city
8.4%
Alexandria city
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Alexandria city
65.8%
Alexandria city
65.8%
Unemployment rate
Alexandria city
2.4%
Alexandria city
2.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.