Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1157 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
40%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Elementary School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Elementary School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garland R. Quarles Elementary School, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
286 students attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Frederick Douglass Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Elementary School?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Elementary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Elementary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is part of Winchester City School District.
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