Frederick Douglass Elementary School vs. Gardners Elementary School
Should you attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School or Gardners Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Gardners Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gardners Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
357 students
219 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
44
Grade 1 Students
57
37
Grade 2 Students
66
40
Grade 3 Students
53
35
Grade 4 Students
61
33
Grade 5 Students
56
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
31%
% Black
38%
23%
% White
34%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
