Serving 299 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 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Day Elementary serves the northwest part of Westford, MA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone edge and the furthest point located 5.5 miles away.
- 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 299 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Day Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Day Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
40%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
47%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Day Elementary School's ranking?
Day Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 1,626 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
299 students attend Day Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Day Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Day Elementary School part of?
Day Elementary School is part of Westford School District.
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