Below Average
#3003 of 3,441 schools in OH
Frederick Douglass School
Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2627 Park Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Douglass School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Frederick Douglass School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,128
Median home value
$269,900
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional StudentsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–12 | 0.0 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Dampe Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
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| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 210 | 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.
Cincinnati Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #42 of 65
- District spending per student
- $19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frederick Douglass School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Douglass School
Frederick Douglass School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,003 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Douglass School
What grades does Frederick Douglass School serve?
Frederick Douglass School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass School?
Frederick Douglass School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass School is 11.2:1. 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 rank in OH?
Frederick Douglass School ranks #3,003 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Frederick Douglass School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Douglass School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frederick Douglass School a charter school?
No, Frederick Douglass School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Douglass School a Title I school?
No, Frederick Douglass School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.2%
- Phone
- (513) 363-1900
- Area population (ZIP 45206)
- 10,387
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 45206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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