- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623005864
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #24 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle ranks #24 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 481623005864 · Dallas, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.6:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 427
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle
427 students
What this shows Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle compares
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
Asian 2.3%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle
How many students attend Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle?
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle?
94.6% of students at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle?
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle ranks #24 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.