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B F Day Elementary School in Seattle, Washington

B F Day Elementary School Detail

(206) 252-6010
3921 Linden Av N
Seattle, WA 98103
Levels: K-5
District: Seattle Public Schools


B F Day Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:53.5% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:15.4% (2008)
Hispanic:13.8% (2008)
Multiracial:0% (2008)
Asian:13.5% (2008)
Pacific Islander:0% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:3.8% (2008)
Unspecified:0% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:15% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:44.62% (2008)

B F Day Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating3
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

B F Day Elementary School Reviews

We have two children at B.F. Day (1st and 3rd grades) and have only the best things to say about this school. The principal is excellent; the staff is dedicated, talented and caring; and the community is warm and interesting. The student body is very diverse which is unique for the north end and the various programs and special projects that the children take part in make their experience here very rich. My kids really feel excited to go to school everyday and very nurtured at this special place. B.F. Day is truly a hidden gem in Seattle's hyped-up northwest cluster.
This review was posted by a parent.

Two kids here, one started in 2nd grade while the other started K. So many great teachers and families. Have seen the retiring and subsequent replacement of a few teachers, new teachers are well chosen. After school program on-site is also 5 stars.
This review was posted by a parent.

We've had nothing but good experiences at BF Day. When my Kindergardener started this year and was having separation anxiety, the principal helped us for weeks every morning until my son got into the swing of things. So far my kids have had two excellent teachers and one that is good but not great. The teachers and principal have been very interested and responsive when I've voiced concerns over my kids development and learning. Of course class sizes are too large, as in most Washington schools. But that's a state funding issue, not the fault of the school. I think the fact that it's a pretty small school makes a difference.
This review was posted by a parent.

B F Day is the most family-oriented school my children have attended. There's always an open invitation for me to attend classes, fieldtrips, family dinners... there are always many volunteers around. It's a close and caring environment. It's also the most diverse school we've attended -- in both student & staff population, and subject matter students are exposed to. In addition to the core math, writing & reading subjects, teachers make it their mission to broaden the scope of their students' learning. In addition to textbooks, my 4th grader reads The Seattle Times regularly, and my 3rd grader reads novels about families & endangered wildlife in China, anItalian mouse, American immigrant children... He's seeing the world through the books he reads in class and learning to empathize w/ other cultures. My 4th grader built an electric motor and even told me how it works. It's a creative, enriching place for kids to grow.
This review was posted by a parent.

During a visit to B F Day, I observed students playing video games and watching TV instead of reading, teachers who were afraid that teaching the subject content would set students up for failure, lack of parental involvement, and a New Age philosophy. After visiting this school I am now in favor of homeschooling my children.
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