Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School's student population of 259 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
36%
14%
White
18%
62%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1681 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School?
259 students attend Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School part of?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School located?
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School is located in the Near Southeast neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Near Southeast.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I haven't yet went to this school and I am really excited about their activeness...but I am gonna be in 7th grade and I have been going to a elementary school for about 6years and I really would like some freedom at this school for middle schoolers and am really concerned about lockers..DO WE HAVE LOCKERS..?Thats one thing I really want at this new school...so hopefully it'll be a good school year and I will have plenty of freedom
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