Frederick Douglass Elementary

fdes.wps.k12.va.us

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Elementary School, located in Winchester, Virginia, is a central part of the Winchester Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a variety of educational resources, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within the context of a changing global community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Frederick Douglass Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students through various programs and initiatives that encourage social-emotional learning and character building. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local Winchester community to ensure that every child receives the support necessary to thrive. With a mission rooted in the legacy of its namesake, the school strives to empower its students to be curious, responsible, and lifelong learners.

376

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	156
Black	28
Asian	17
Two or More	21

Hispanic
156 (41.5%)
White
154 (41.0%)
Black
28 (7.4%)
Two or More
21 (5.6%)
Asian
17 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winchester City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)662-7656
Website:	http://fdes.wps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 60