Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Powell Elementary serves the eastern part of Raleigh, NC, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Powell Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Powell Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Powell Elementary School often compared to?
Powell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Powell Elementary School?
335 students attend Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Powell Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Powell Elementary School?
Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Powell Elementary School offer ?
Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Powell Elementary School part of?
Powell Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Powell Elementary School located?
Powell Elementary School is located in the East Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 3 other public schools located in East Raleigh.
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