Enrollment
419
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370035203284 Charter school
The Institute Development Young Leaders — Durham, NC
Federal NCES profile for The Institute Development Young Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Institute Development Young Leaders compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Institute Development Young Leaders reports 419 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 140 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Institute for the Development of You spends $12,415 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.8% from local sources (property taxes), 61.8% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Institute Development Young Leaders compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 43% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
— 43% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,415
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 140 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 419 Top 39% in North Carolina — larger than 61% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 23.4:1 +43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370035203284
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 140:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Institute for the Development of You, which includes The Institute Development Young Leaders.
$12,415
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Institute Development Young Leaders
How many students attend The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The Institute Development Young Leaders has 419 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Durham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at The Institute Development Young Leaders is 23.4:1, which is 43% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The largest demographic group at The Institute Development Young Leaders is African American at 51.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Durham, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Institute Development Young Leaders?
The Institute Development Young Leaders has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.