Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Elementary serves the eastern part of Leesburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Elementary School's student population of 581 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Elementary School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is ranked #1453 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Elementary School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School, John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
581 students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Frederick Douglass Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Elementary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Elementary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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