- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elm City, NC
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370502001995
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elm City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elm City, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502001995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 370502001995 · Elm City, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.1:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Frederick Douglass Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 339
Frederick Douglass Elementary
339 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Elementary compares
Frederick Douglass Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.8%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Frederick Douglass Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Douglass Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Elm City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Elementary
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary?
Frederick Douglass Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elm City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Elementary?
95.8% of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Elementary is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Elm City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Elementary?
Frederick Douglass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Elm City?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elm City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Frederick Douglass Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.