FRED DOUGLASS

www.jacksonvilleisd.org/fred_douglass_elementary1.htm

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Fred Douglass Elementary, located in Jacksonville, Texas, serves as a primary educational facility within the Jacksonville Independent School District. The school is named in honor of the renowned abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass, reflecting a commitment to academic enrichment and community legacy. It provides a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to build both social and academic skills.

As part of the Jacksonville ISD, the school emphasizes the district's broader goals of student success and preparation for future educational milestones. Through its official resources, the school maintains communication with families regarding campus activities, academic performance, and institutional policies. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, Fred Douglass Elementary serves as a vital hub for local families, striving to provide a safe and structured environment that encourages student growth and development.

577

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRED DOUGLASS
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	319
Black	69
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	36

Hispanic
319 (55.3%)
White
142 (24.6%)
Black
69 (12.0%)
American Indian
36 (6.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	JACKSONVILLE ISD
Phone:	(903)586-6519
Website:	http://www.jacksonvilleisd.org/fred_douglass_elementary1.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 82

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 98