- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Frederick Douglass School 19
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass School 19, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477002395
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass School 19 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #84 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 259
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass School 19 ranks #84 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Frederick Douglass School 19 grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 180477002395 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 80.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Frederick Douglass School 19 grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass School 19 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 259
Frederick Douglass School 19
259 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass School 19 reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass School 19 compares
Frederick Douglass School 19 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 35.5%
White 18.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Frederick Douglass School 19 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Douglass School 19 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass School 19's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
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Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass School 19
How many students attend Frederick Douglass School 19?
Frederick Douglass School 19 has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 48.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Douglass School 19?
80.4% of students at Frederick Douglass School 19 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass School 19?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass School 19 is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass School 19?
Frederick Douglass School 19 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Frederick Douglass School 19 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass School 19 ranks #84 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Frederick Douglass School 19, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.