FREDERICK DOUGLASS SCHOOL 19

Frederick Douglass School 19 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Frederick Douglass School 19 has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Frederick Douglass School 19, located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, serves as a neighborhood-based elementary school within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. Historically significant, the school is named after the renowned abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. It functions as a foundational academic institution for its community, prioritizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for local students in grades Pre-K through 6.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student development, often acting as a hub for families in the Southeast Indianapolis area. In addition to standard academic programming, School 19 emphasizes the development of social and emotional learning alongside traditional subjects like literacy and mathematics. By providing a structured educational setting, Frederick Douglass School 19 aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools for academic success and future transitions into middle school.

For more information, contact Frederick Douglass School 19 at (317) 226-4219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.