- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frederick R. Douglass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000405
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #43 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick R. Douglass Elementary ranks #43 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120039000405 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 14.4:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 187
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary
187 students
What this shows Frederick R. Douglass Elementary reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick R. Douglass Elementary compares
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 94 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 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Frederick R. Douglass Elementary is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick R. Douglass Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick R. Douglass Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick R. Douglass Elementary
How many students attend Frederick R. Douglass Elementary?
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 R. Douglass Elementary?
74.2% of students at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick R. Douglass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick R. Douglass Elementary?
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 R. Douglass Elementary rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick R. Douglass Elementary ranks #43 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Frederick R. Douglass Elementary, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.