- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Frederick Douglass El
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623006682
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #121 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass El ranks #121 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Frederick Douglass El held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481623006682 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 13.3:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Frederick Douglass El held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass El 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 453
Frederick Douglass El
453 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass El reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass El compares
Frederick Douglass El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
White 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Frederick Douglass El 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 Frederick Douglass El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Frederick Douglass El'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 other 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass El
How many students attend Frederick Douglass El?
Frederick Douglass El has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Frederick Douglass El?
96.2% of students at Frederick Douglass El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass El?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass El is African American at 54.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass El?
Frederick Douglass El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Frederick Douglass El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass El ranks #121 of 232 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 schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Frederick Douglass El, 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.