Serving 296 students in grades 3-5, Day Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Day Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Day Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Day Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Day Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Day Elementary School's ranking?
Day Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Day Elementary School often compared to?
Day Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John A. Crisafulli Elementary School, Abbot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Day Elementary School?
296 students attend Day Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Day Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Day Elementary School?
Day Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Day Elementary School offer ?
Day Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Day Elementary School part of?
Day Elementary School is part of Westford School District.
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