- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, NC
E K Powe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E K Powe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370126000568
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E K Powe Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 33
- schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
E K Powe Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E K Powe Elementary ranks #6 of 33 schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
E K Powe Elementary grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370126000568 · Durham, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.2:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
E K Powe Elementary grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E K Powe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school 454
E K Powe Elementary
454 students
What this shows E K Powe Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How E K Powe Elementary compares
E K Powe Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, E K Powe Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E K Powe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E K Powe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Durham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nc Virtual Academy
Standard public school
3,482 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Standard public school
2,461 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Durham School of the Arts
Standard public school
1,764 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Voyager Academy
Standard public school
1,360 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,032 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Durham Charter School
Standard public school
1,010 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about E K Powe Elementary
How many students attend E K Powe Elementary?
E K Powe Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E K Powe Elementary?
44.6% of students at E K Powe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E K Powe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E K Powe Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E K Powe Elementary?
E K Powe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E K Powe Elementary rank among schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, E K Powe Elementary ranks #6 of 33 schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides E K Powe Elementary, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.