FREDERICK R. DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY

frederickdouglass.dadeschools.net/

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frederick R. Douglass Elementary is a public school located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Steeped in local history, the school is named after the prominent 19th-century abolitionist, author, and orator Frederick Douglass. It serves a diverse student population in the heart of Miami’s urban core, providing a foundational education with a strong emphasis on community connection and academic development within the historic Overtown district.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support the academic and personal growth of its students, reflecting the broader standards of the Miami-Dade district. As an educational pillar in the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its engagement with local families and commitment to the legacy of its namesake, Frederick R. Douglass Elementary remains a focal point for neighborhood education and community pride in Miami.

187

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREDERICK R. DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	86
Black	98

Black
98 (52.4%)
Hispanic
86 (46.0%)
White
3 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)371-4687
Website:	http://frederickdouglass.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FREDERICK R. DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FREDERICK R. DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	45.5%
Male	102	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)