E K Powe Elementary School

913 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E K Powe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E K Powe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

E K Powe Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

E K Powe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E K Powe Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#1404 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
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Black
26%
25%
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White
37%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E K Powe Elementary School's ranking?
E K Powe Elementary School is ranked #1404 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend E K Powe Elementary School?
393 students attend E K Powe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of E K Powe Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E K Powe Elementary School?
E K Powe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E K Powe Elementary School offer ?
E K Powe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is E K Powe Elementary School part of?
E K Powe Elementary School is part of Durham Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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