Serving 454 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 45-49% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: E K Powe Elementary serves the southwest part of Durham, NC, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- 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:
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Attribute
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School Overview
E K Powe Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
E K Powe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E K Powe Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1377 out of 2,617 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend E K Powe Elementary School?
454 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, 36% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% 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 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does E K Powe Elementary School offer ?
E K Powe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E K Powe Elementary School part of?
E K Powe Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is E K Powe Elementary School located?
E K Powe Elementary School is located in the Old West Durham neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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