Frederick Douglass Elementary

Summary:

Frederick Douglass Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilson, North Carolina, serving 357 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Wilson County Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 242 districts in the state.

Frederick Douglass Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.17% White, 37.54% African American, and 20.17% Hispanic. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding district and state averages, while others fall below. A bright spot is the consistently strong performance of Hispanic students, who rank in the top 5% of North Carolina elementary schools. However, the school has struggled with the performance of male and White students, whose rankings have fluctuated between the top and bottom 40% of the state.

One of the school's unique challenges is its high concentration of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.16% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Williford Elementary, John W Jones Elementary, and other local schools. This high poverty level, combined with relatively lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratios compared to some nearby schools, may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance. Addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population and optimizing resource allocation could be key focus areas for Frederick Douglass Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1301 Corbett Ave
       Wilson, NC  27893


(252) 236-4574

District: Wilson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,313 Help


Students who attend Frederick Douglass Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elm City Middle
High:    Fike High
    Wilson Early College Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.5%
White:
34.2%
Hispanic:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Wilson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Frederick Douglass Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.5%), White (34.2%), Hispanic (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Elementary is 14.8, which is the 3rd best among 13 elementary schools in the Wilson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass Elementary is $9,313. 9 elementary schools in the Wilson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frederick Douglass Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Elementary 380th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Frederick Douglass Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wilson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson County Schools 88th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frederick Douglass Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.24 1025th 1276 19.7%
2007 39.12 908th 1293 29.8%
2008 26.68 1054th 1324 20.4%
2009 26.89 1070th 1354 21.0%
2010 20.12 1180th 1363 13.4%
2011 48.94 810th 1381 41.3%
2012 49.30 780th 1388 43.8%
2013 29.62 1040th 1403 25.9%
2014 27.88 1039th 1390 25.3%
2015 44.33 838th 1440 41.8%
2016 37.46 962nd 1425 32.5%
2017 59.67 586th 1429 59.0%
2018 76.31 288th 1434 79.9%
2019 67.03 458th 1473 68.9%
2021 52.78 671st 1489 54.9%
2022 51.72 711th 1514 53.0%
2023 59.60 587th 1502 60.9%
2024 71.35 380th 1505 74.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.38 78th 1332 94.1%
2019 66.65 369th 1361 72.9%
2021 46.96 657th 1329 50.6%
2022 59.19 471st 1366 65.5%
2023 65.76 398th 1437 72.3%
2024 75.58 223rd 1450 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 105th 1405 92.5%
2019 74.00 319th 1424 77.6%
2021 52.83 642nd 1440 55.4%
2022 56.57 612th 1458 58.0%
2023 67.28 428th 1459 70.7%
2024 69.38 376th 1455 74.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.23 542nd 1413 61.6%
2019 55.51 647th 1430 54.8%
2021 50.91 667th 1444 53.8%
2022 46.50 772nd 1464 47.3%
2023 50.20 741st 1461 49.3%
2024 69.47 393rd 1464 73.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.42 44th 927 95.3%
2019 79.05 115th 949 87.9%
2021 59.99 247th 896 72.4%
2022 56.28 325th 927 64.9%
2023 72.71 181st 933 80.6%
2024 57.16 330th 924 64.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.10 42nd 851 95.1%
2019 80.65 94th 865 89.1%
2022 55.51 332nd 893 62.8%
2023 88.94 58th 915 93.7%
2024 90.62 43rd 951 95.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Frederick Douglass Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.06 304th 1178 74.2%
2019 59.81 467th 1183 60.5%
2021 45.44 641st 1172 45.3%
2022 47.93 638th 1194 46.6%
2023 51.61 591st 1183 50.0%
2024 78.29 220th 1166 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 276 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1989 238 262 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 221 259 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 244 237 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 232 206 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 213 201 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 201 208 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 186 284 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 186 284 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 171 303 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 174 310 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 166 287 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 186 309 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 164 353 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 180 313 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 180 313 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 162 284 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 166 274 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 161 229 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 155 205 4 18 3 n/a n/a 8 393
2008 157 216 0 21 2 n/a n/a 14 410
2009 151 237 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 149 210 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 147 161 0 16 2 0 11 0 337
2012 128 165 4 24 2 0 16 0 339
2013 127 166 3 28 2 0 13 0 339
2014 131 165 4 38 1 0 14 0 353
2015 122 160 8 48 1 0 16 0 355
2016 119 148 6 55 3 0 16 0 347
2017 123 156 6 62 4 0 23 0 374
2018 170 162 6 66 4 1 20 0 429
2019 173 145 5 58 4 1 17 0 403
2020 170 140 6 65 2 1 23 0 407
2021 137 137 6 64 1 1 15 0 361
2022 125 132 3 72 2 1 21 0 356
2023 122 134 5 72 1 1 22 0 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frederick Douglass Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 26.0 19.7 44.2
1989 503 27.0 18.6 49.5
1990 484 30.0 16.1 48.1
1991 483 27.0 17.8 48.2
1992 444 28.0 15.8 39
1993 414 26.0 15.9 44
1994 409 25.0 16.4 45
1995 479 29.0 16.5 45.7
1996 479 29.0 16.5 45.7
1997 483 29.0 16.7 49.5
1998 491 31.0 15.8 50.9
1999 464 32.0 14.5 63.8
2000 507 32.0 15.8 58.8
2001 535 32.0 16.7 61.7
2002 517 29.0 17.8 72.3
2003 517 29.0 17.8 72.3
2004 467 21.0 22.2 77.1
2005 463 29.0 16.0 70.4
2006 412 29.0 14.2 68.2
2007 393 n/a n/a 70.9
2008 410 25.7 16.0 70.2
2009 407 25.1 16.2 63.9
2010 378 24.3 15.5 71.4
2011 337 23.4 14.4 70.3
2012 339 19.5 17.3 69.9
2013 339 20.7 16.3 74.3
2014 353 19.6 18.0 77.6
2015 355 22.0 16.1 99.2
2016 347 24.0 14.4 99.1
2017 374 24.5 15.2 99.2
2018 429 29.6 14.4 99.3
2019 403 25.1 16.0 99.3
2020 407 23.5 17.2 99.3
2021 361 22.4 16.1 99.2
2022 356 22.2 15.9 46.3
2023 357 24.0 14.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frederick Douglass Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 26.0 19.7 44.2
1989 503 27.0 18.6 49.5
1990 484 30.0 16.1 48.1
1991 483 27.0 17.8 48.2
1992 444 28.0 15.8 39
1993 414 26.0 15.9 44
1994 409 25.0 16.4 45
1995 479 29.0 16.5 45.7
1996 479 29.0 16.5 45.7
1997 483 29.0 16.7 49.5
1998 491 31.0 15.8 50.9
1999 464 32.0 14.5 63.8
2000 507 32.0 15.8 58.8
2001 535 32.0 16.7 61.7
2002 517 29.0 17.8 72.3
2003 517 29.0 17.8 72.3
2004 467 21.0 22.2 77.1
2005 463 29.0 16.0 70.4
2006 412 29.0 14.2 68.2
2007 393 n/a n/a 70.9
2008 410 25.7 16.0 70.2
2009 407 25.1 16.2 63.9
2010 378 24.3 15.5 71.4
2011 337 23.4 14.4 70.3
2012 339 19.5 17.3 69.9
2013 339 20.7 16.3 74.3
2014 353 19.6 18.0 77.6
2015 355 22.0 16.1 99.2
2016 347 24.0 14.4 99.1
2017 374 24.5 15.2 99.2
2018 429 29.6 14.4 99.3
2019 403 25.1 16.0 99.3
2020 407 23.5 17.2 99.3
2021 361 22.4 16.1 99.2
2022 356 22.2 15.9 46.3
2023 357 24.0 14.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frederick Douglass Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (13.1%) $8,088 (86.8%) $9,313

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Douglass Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 458th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 587th of 1502 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frederick Douglass Elementary)63.456.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson County Schools)60.666.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Frederick Douglass Elementary)6247.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wilson County Schools)53.248
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frederick Douglass Elementary)68.566.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson County Schools)52.160.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Frederick Douglass Elementary)6359.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Wilson County Schools)57.362.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frederick Douglass Elementary)65.553.6
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson County Schools)61.465.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Frederick Douglass Elementary)58.651.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Wilson County Schools)55.756.7
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Frederick Douglass Elementary)89.773.2
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Wilson County Schools)79.776.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students403357
 11.4%
African American145134
 7.6%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian55
Hispanic5872
 24.1%
Pacific Islander11
White173122
 29.5%
Two or More Races1722
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.2%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick Douglass Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Frederick Douglass Elementary.

Frederick Douglass Elementary ranks 380th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Frederick Douglass Elementary are 38% African American, 34% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Frederick Douglass Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elm City Middle
High : Fike High
High : Wilson Early College Academy


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