FREDERICK DOUGLASS EL

www.dallasisd.org/douglass

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Elementary School, located on Jim Miller Road in Dallas, Texas, is a part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of the prominent 19th-century abolitionist, orator, and writer, Frederick Douglass. As a public elementary institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational education, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and student growth within the diverse urban environment of Southeast Dallas.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Dallas Independent School District, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and personal achievement. By maintaining a connection to the values and legacy of its namesake, Frederick Douglass Elementary strives to empower its students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher grade levels and contribute positively to their community.

453

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREDERICK DOUGLASS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	182
Black	245
Two or More	13
American Indian	7

Black
245 (54.1%)
Hispanic
182 (40.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.5%)
White
6 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-1400
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/douglass
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 68

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FREDERICK DOUGLASS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FREDERICK DOUGLASS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	50.3%
Male	225	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)