Frederick Douglass Community School

1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 138 students in grades 3-8, Frederick Douglass Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederick Douglass Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Community School's student population of 138 students has grown by 245% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Frederick Douglass Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Community School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1147 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
32%
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11-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick Douglass Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frederick Douglass Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
11%
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Black
57%
41%
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White
20%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Frederick Douglass Community School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frederick Douglass Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederick Douglass Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederick Douglass Community School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Community School is ranked #1147 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Community School?
138 students attend Frederick Douglass Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Frederick Douglass Community School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Community School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Frederick Douglass Community School part of?
Frederick Douglass Community School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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