Day Elementary

Summary:

Day Elementary is a public elementary school located in Westford, Massachusetts, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Westford school district, which is ranked 31 out of 351 districts in the state.

Day Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a statewide ranking between 10 and 146 over the past 10 years. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 55.36% proficiency in English Language Arts, 66.67% in Math, and 65.35% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively.

While Day Elementary performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and disabled students, there is a noticeable gap in performance for low socioeconomic status students. This suggests the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 75 East Prescott Street
       Westford, MA  01886


(978) 692-5591

District: Westford

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,916 Help


Students who attend Day Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stony Brook School
High:    Westford Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
Asian:
36.1%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Day Elementary ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Westford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51%), Asian (36.1%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Day Elementary is 12.8. 4 elementary schools in the Westford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Day Elementary is $15,916, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Westford School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Day Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Day Elementary 146th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Day Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Asian students:
White students:


Westford:

SchoolDigger ranks Westford 31st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Day Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.83 81st 884 90.8%
2004 78.29 190th 882 78.5%
2005 83.49 129th 887 85.5%
2006 87.57 84th 911 90.8%
2007 88.81 55th 911 94.0%
2008 92.50 21st 908 97.7%
2009 89.50 53rd 909 94.2%
2010 89.36 49th 920 94.7%
2011 89.76 41st 924 95.6%
2012 91.50 31st 930 96.7%
2013 88.74 58th 928 93.8%
2014 89.13 51st 926 94.5%
2015 94.02 10th 914 98.9%
2016 92.42 20th 932 97.9%
2017 89.31 58th 938 93.8%
2018 91.25 46th 934 95.1%
2019 91.01 46th 942 95.1%
2021 91.50 62nd 936 93.4%
2022 88.80 94th 932 89.9%
2023 86.12 122nd 928 86.9%
2024 82.71 146th 916 84.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.83 25th 282 91.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.24 65th 886 92.7%
2019 69.18 193rd 896 78.5%
2021 78.12 135th 894 84.9%
2022 78.46 131st 905 85.5%
2023 78.66 98th 703 86.1%
2024 56.38 253rd 731 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.44 217th 700 69.0%
2021 73.49 112th 705 84.1%
2022 50.54 358th 772 53.6%
2023 75.16 110th 757 85.5%
2024 45.13 403rd 760 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.54 73rd 893 91.8%
2019 89.68 51st 902 94.3%
2021 88.82 75th 898 91.6%
2022 86.77 105th 901 88.3%
2023 80.86 159th 887 82.1%
2024 82.35 145th 886 83.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.85 26th 656 96.0%
2019 85.78 52nd 665 92.2%
2021 65.61 159th 632 74.8%
2022 77.07 95th 672 85.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.95 30th 898 96.7%
2019 89.18 53rd 907 94.2%
2021 91.54 47th 904 94.8%
2022 87.56 89th 908 90.2%
2023 87.80 84th 896 90.6%
2024 78.87 173rd 891 80.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.43 114th 925 87.7%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.83 10th 399 97.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.82 13th 154 91.6%
2019 74.63 32nd 155 79.4%
2021 75.74 32nd 141 77.3%
2022 71.87 48th 143 66.4%
2023 71.89 46th 145 68.3%
2024 70.37 49th 152 67.8%
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Rank History for White students at Day Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.21 205th 772 73.4%
2019 78.00 131st 780 83.2%
2021 76.36 156th 765 79.6%
2022 71.37 180th 764 76.4%
2023 63.12 268th 762 64.8%
2024 58.61 301st 753 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Day Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 348 1 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 372 1 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 437 1 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 437 1 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 456 2 11 1 7 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 475 7 12 6 6 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 532 5 22 6 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 559 4 24 5 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 494 8 35 4 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 325 2 42 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 325 2 42 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 324 1 57 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 318 1 67 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 318 1 80 3 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 316 1 88 1 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 294 3 96 4 1 n/a n/a 1 399
2009 278 3 124 5 0 0 2 0 412
2010 274 5 131 5 2 0 3 0 420
2011 276 4 138 5 2 0 6 0 431
2012 256 3 132 6 2 1 11 0 411
2013 248 2 126 10 1 0 14 0 401
2014 242 3 134 9 0 0 12 0 400
2015 214 7 138 5 0 0 11 0 375
2016 222 7 133 1 0 0 12 0 375
2017 212 5 125 2 0 0 13 0 357
2018 191 4 138 6 0 0 17 0 356
2019 176 2 140 11 0 0 20 0 349
2020 165 4 142 12 0 0 22 0 345
2021 166 6 128 10 0 0 20 0 330
2022 160 5 106 10 0 0 15 0 296
2023 170 10 119 20 0 2 6 0 327
2024 151 7 107 25 0 2 4 0 296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Day Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 357 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 386 n/a n/a n/a
1995 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 477 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 566 n/a 0.0 3.5
2000 597 n/a 0.0 3.5
2001 543 n/a 0.0 3.3
2002 371 n/a n/a 4.6
2003 371 n/a n/a 4.6
2004 383 34.0 11.3 2.6
2005 388 34.0 11.4 2.8
2006 403 28.9 13.9 5.2
2007 407 32.0 12.7 2
2008 399 27.4 14.6 2.8
2009 412 27.3 15.1 4.9
2010 420 25.8 16.2 5
2011 431 27.5 15.6 5.8
2012 411 28.4 14.4 5.4
2013 401 27.6 14.4 7.7
2014 400 26.8 14.8 6.5
2015 375 25.0 15.0 5.9
2016 375 27.0 13.8 n/a
2017 357 25.9 13.7 n/a
2018 356 22.0 16.1 n/a
2019 349 24.8 14.0 n/a
2020 345 24.2 14.2 n/a
2021 330 22.6 14.5 n/a
2022 296 26.2 11.2 n/a
2023 327 24.8 13.1 n/a
2024 296 23.0 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Day Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 357 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 386 n/a n/a n/a
1995 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 477 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 566 n/a 0.0 3.5
2000 597 n/a 0.0 3.5
2001 543 n/a 0.0 3.3
2002 371 n/a n/a 4.6
2003 371 n/a n/a 4.6
2004 383 34.0 11.3 2.6
2005 388 34.0 11.4 2.8
2006 403 28.9 13.9 5.2
2007 407 32.0 12.7 2
2008 399 27.4 14.6 2.8
2009 412 27.3 15.1 4.9
2010 420 25.8 16.2 5
2011 431 27.5 15.6 5.8
2012 411 28.4 14.4 5.4
2013 401 27.6 14.4 7.7
2014 400 26.8 14.8 6.5
2015 375 25.0 15.0 5.9
2016 375 27.0 13.8 n/a
2017 357 25.9 13.7 n/a
2018 356 22.0 16.1 n/a
2019 349 24.8 14.0 n/a
2020 345 24.2 14.2 n/a
2021 330 22.6 14.5 n/a
2022 296 26.2 11.2 n/a
2023 327 24.8 13.1 n/a
2024 296 23.0 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Day Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $162 (1.1%) $15,018 (98.9%) $15,180
2020 $120 (0.8%) $15,209 (99.2%) $15,329
2021 $484 (3.0%) $15,432 (97.0%) $15,916

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Day Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 122nd of 928 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Day Elementary)8065.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westford)7860.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Day Elementary)7360.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westford)7457.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Day Elementary)8155.9
 25.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westford)7361.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Day Elementary)8472.6
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westford)7972.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Day Elementary)6861.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westford)7462.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Day Elementary)8074
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westford)8174
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Day Elementary)8064.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (Westford)8070.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Day Elementary)7661
 15%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westford)7464.9
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Day Elementary)7969.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westford)7971.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Day Elementary)8064.4
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Westford)7866.2
 11.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349327
 6.3%
African American210
 400%
American Indian00
Asian140119
 15%
Hispanic1120
 81.8%
Pacific Islander02
White176170
 3.4%
Two or More Races206
 70%


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Day Elementary ranks 146th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Day Elementary are 51% White, 36% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Day Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stony Brook School
High : Westford Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Day Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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