Enrollment
259
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+62% vs state
What stands out at Frederick Douglass School 19
Frederick Douglass School 19 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 259 students.
Economic need is high: 80.4% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 259 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Frederick Douglass School 19 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Frederick Douglass School 19.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frederick Douglass School 19 compares
Frederick Douglass School 19 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Frederick Douglass School 19.
$19,511
Per student
+62%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frederick Douglass School 19 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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