Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7023 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
40%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Elementary School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is ranked #7023 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Elementary School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oran M Roberts Elementary School, Cedar Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
453 students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Frederick Douglass Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Elementary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frederick Douglass Elementary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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