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#967 of 1,851 schools in VA

Frederick Douglass Elementary

Elementary School · Winchester City Public Schools · Winchester, VA

A Winchester City Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 Cedarmeade Ave, Winchester, VA 22601

  • Math 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$18,463
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Frederick Douglass Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
ELA
57%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frederick Douglass Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,574/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winchester), 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

$66,542

Median home value

$321,800

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

42.4%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grafton Integrated Health Network - WinchesterPrivate · tuition7.4private2–121.3 mi71Compare →
Grafton-ruth Birch CampusPrivate · tuition7.3private2–121.3 mi71Compare →
Garland R. Quarles ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–41.6 mi388Compare →
Evendale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–52.5 mi581Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Winchester City Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$18,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frederick Douglass Elementary is listed in Winchester City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frederick Douglass Elementary

Frederick Douglass Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, VA, part of Winchester City Public Schools, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederick Douglass Elementary

What grades does Frederick Douglass Elementary serve?

Frederick Douglass Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary?

Frederick Douglass Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frederick Douglass Elementary rank in VA?

Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks #967 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Frederick Douglass Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederick Douglass Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Frederick Douglass Elementary a charter school?

No, Frederick Douglass Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frederick Douglass Elementary a Title I school?

No, Frederick Douglass Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass Elementary?

83.6% of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Winchester city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 22601)
29,385
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
36.8
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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 22601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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