Frederick Douglass School 19
- Frederick Douglass School 19 serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Frederick Douglass School 19 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Frederick Douglass School 19's student population of 507 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Frederick Douglass School 19's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Frederick Douglass School 19 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1398 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| Hispanic | 43% | 12% |
| Black | 27% | 12% |
| White | 25% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Frederick Douglass School 19 is Christel House Academy South (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is In Math & Science Academy - South (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eleanor Skillen School 34 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Eleanor Skillen School 34 Grades: PK-6 | 486 students
0.5 miles
1410 Wade St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317)226-4234 0.5 PK-6 486 - Indianapolis In Math & Science Academy - South Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 191 students
0.6 miles
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317)780-1200 0.6 K-8 191 - Indianapolis Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 540 students
0.8 miles
1601 S Barth Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317)423-0204 0.8 K-8 540 - Indianapolis Emma Donnan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 392 students
1.3 miles
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317)217-1979 1.3 7-8 392 - Indianapolis James A Garfield School 31 Grades: K-8 | 485 students
1.3 miles
307 Lincoln St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317)226-4231 1.3 K-8 485
School Reviews
| 5 I haven't yet went to this school and I am really excited about their activeness...but I am gonna be in 7th grade and I have been going to a elementary school for about 6years and I really would like some freedom at this school for middle schoolers and am really concerned about lockers..DO WE HAVE LOCKERS..?Thats one thing I really want at this new school...so hopefully it'll be a good school year and I will have plenty of freedom - Posted by Student/Alumni - april |
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