- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510405001778
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510405001778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 510405001778 · Winchester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.4:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John Handley High (1,361 students)
Frederick Douglass Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Handley H
John Handley High
1,361 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Middle
642 students
- John Kerr Elem
John Kerr Elementary
583 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
575 students
- Virginia Avenu 415
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
415 students
- This school 376
Frederick Douglass Elementary
376 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Elementary reports 376 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 Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 41.0%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Frederick Douglass Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winchester City Public Schools reports $18,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Handley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Kerr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John Kerr Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Elementary
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary?
Frederick Douglass Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 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 Elementary?
81.8% of students at Frederick Douglass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Elementary?
Frederick Douglass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester City Public Schools?
Besides Frederick Douglass Elementary, Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students), Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students), and John Kerr Elementary (583 students). See the Winchester City Public Schools district page for the complete list.