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Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2020 Dawson St, Indianapolis, IN 46203 · (317) 226-4219 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools
Students
259
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 34.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency9%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 42.6%
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2020 Dawson St, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten30
Grade 139
Grade 248
Grade 347
Grade 445
Grade 550
Enrollment over time
398’20
450’21
444’22
492’23
259’24
Down 34.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 39%Black 36%White 18%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.