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Frederick Douglass School 19
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2020 Dawson St, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Math 13% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Douglass School 19 score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick Douglass School 19 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,375
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Skillen School 34Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Invent Learning HubCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Bethel Park Elementary | Piloted SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #37 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frederick Douglass School 19 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Douglass School 19
Frederick Douglass School 19 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Douglass School 19
What grades does Frederick Douglass School 19 serve?
Frederick Douglass School 19 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass School 19?
Frederick Douglass School 19 has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass School 19?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass School 19 is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Douglass School 19 rank in IN?
Frederick Douglass School 19 ranks #1,666 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Frederick Douglass School 19's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Douglass School 19 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frederick Douglass School 19?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass School 19 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederick Douglass School 19 a charter school?
No, Frederick Douglass School 19 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Douglass School 19 a Title I school?
No, Frederick Douglass School 19 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass School 19?
74.0% of students at Frederick Douglass School 19 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4219
- Area population (ZIP 46203)
- 37,297
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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