Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Elm City Elementary serves the northeast part of Wilson, NC, covering an area of approximately 48.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes from various points within the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (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
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
35%
24%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Elementary School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Elementary School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coopers Elementary School, Gardners Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
339 students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Frederick Douglass Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Elementary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Elementary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is part of Wilson County Schools.
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