How do these schools compare?
| Metric | E K Powe Elementary | George Watts Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NC | Durham, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 454 | 358 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | E K Powe Elementary | George Watts Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,239 | $15,239 |
| District | Durham Public Schools | Durham Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | E K Powe Elementary | George Watts Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.4% | 49.2% |
| African American | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5% | 25.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | E K Powe Elementary | George Watts Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 196:1 | 281:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.9% | 15.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.