Serving 383 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 12:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- 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%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
E K Powe Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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?
383 students attend E K Powe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of E K Powe Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% 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 12:1, 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
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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