Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass School 19's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Indianapolis, IN, covering approximately 79.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.5 miles and the furthest edge located 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School's student population of 259 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1681 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School, Victory College Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School?
259 students attend Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School part of?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School located?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is located in the Near Southeast neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Near Southeast.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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
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