E K Powe Elementary

Summary:

E K Powe Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Durham Public Schools district.

E K Powe Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has seen a gradual increase in White students over the past few years. The school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in mathematics and science, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring higher than their peers. However, the school's reading performance has been more mixed, with proficiency rates lower than the district and state. E K Powe Elementary has shown significant disparities in the academic performance of different student subgroups, with White students performing at the highest level, while African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools within the Durham Public Schools district, such as C.C. Spaulding Elementary and Eastway Elementary, E K Powe Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger. However, the school lags behind high-performing magnet schools in the area, such as George Watts Elementary and Morehead Montessori. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic performance compared to some of its nearby counterparts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 913 9th Street
       Durham, NC  27705-4104


(919) 560-3963

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
736th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,287 Help


Students who attend E K Powe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brogden Middle
    Rogers-Herr Middle
High:    Riverside High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Hispanic:
29.2%
African American:
24.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Compare Details E K Powe Elementary ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at E K Powe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Hispanic (29.2%), African American (24%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary is 11.9, which is the 15th best among 30 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at E K Powe Elementary is $12,287. 15 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

E K Powe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks E K Powe Elementary 736th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See E K Powe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for E K Powe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.27 1250th 1276 2.0%
2007 3.64 1281st 1293 0.9%
2008 13.25 1211th 1324 8.5%
2009 20.95 1140th 1354 15.8%
2010 11.58 1269th 1363 6.9%
2011 16.51 1248th 1381 9.6%
2012 20.74 1209th 1388 12.9%
2013 20.30 1180th 1403 15.9%
2014 21.27 1138th 1390 18.1%
2015 21.58 1191st 1440 17.3%
2016 21.87 1191st 1425 16.4%
2017 37.50 958th 1429 33.0%
2018 38.91 940th 1434 34.4%
2019 39.71 921st 1473 37.5%
2021 47.37 746th 1489 49.9%
2022 50.85 728th 1514 51.9%
2023 47.35 809th 1502 46.1%
2024 50.52 736th 1505 51.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.61 347th 421 17.6%
2019 20.21 466th 497 6.2%
2022 21.72 438th 485 9.7%
2023 20.56 463rd 514 9.9%
2024 19.00 496th 533 6.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.36 306th 801 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.68 1273rd 1332 4.4%
2019 12.54 1295th 1361 4.8%
2021 14.14 1261st 1329 5.1%
2022 23.90 1159th 1366 15.2%
2023 26.36 1152nd 1437 19.8%
2024 16.57 1337th 1450 7.8%
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Rank History for Female students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 817th 1405 41.9%
2019 46.67 798th 1424 44.0%
2021 31.62 978th 1440 32.1%
2022 47.15 759th 1458 47.9%
2023 47.61 780th 1459 46.5%
2024 58.20 575th 1455 60.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 639th 897 28.8%
2019 29.97 673rd 878 23.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.75 572nd 612 6.5%
2021 30.29 429th 494 13.2%
2022 41.47 420th 500 16.0%
2023 39.08 509th 582 12.5%
2024 60.02 306th 669 54.3%
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Rank History for Male students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.46 1034th 1413 26.8%
2019 33.05 1058th 1430 26.0%
2021 60.50 541st 1444 62.5%
2022 55.78 628th 1464 57.1%
2023 45.88 821st 1461 43.8%
2024 41.21 886th 1464 39.5%
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Rank History for African American students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 716th 927 22.8%
2019 28.38 759th 949 20.0%
2021 17.80 845th 896 5.7%
2022 34.17 635th 927 31.5%
2023 36.99 607th 933 34.9%
2024 23.96 789th 924 14.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.99 820th 851 3.6%
2019 11.02 852nd 865 1.5%
2021 17.98 776th 843 7.9%
2022 26.61 751st 893 15.9%
2023 18.18 839th 915 8.3%
2024 15.28 898th 951 5.6%
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Rank History for White students at E K Powe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.65 146th 1178 87.6%
2019 87.30 84th 1183 92.9%
2021 92.03 41st 1172 96.5%
2022 92.43 27th 1194 97.7%
2023 85.20 118th 1183 90.0%
2024 90.15 56th 1166 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for E K Powe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 227 166 1 3 0 n/a n/a 17 414
1994 193 152 1 4 2 n/a n/a 51 403
1995 191 365 3 15 5 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 191 365 3 15 5 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 151 432 2 20 4 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 130 387 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 106 407 2 45 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2000 92 369 4 62 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 84 366 5 64 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2002 73 318 1 95 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 73 318 1 95 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 74 287 1 93 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 68 286 4 90 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 52 248 3 109 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 54 190 5 123 1 n/a n/a 21 394
2008 60 155 6 102 n/a n/a n/a 23 346
2009 57 190 2 123 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 67 204 5 143 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2011 67 160 2 132 0 0 15 0 376
2012 84 115 3 153 4 1 11 0 371
2013 101 136 4 146 1 0 14 0 402
2014 113 119 2 135 3 1 19 0 392
2015 154 144 3 133 5 1 14 0 454
2016 190 159 8 142 3 1 16 0 519
2017 185 136 6 130 2 0 17 0 476
2018 199 138 6 122 1 0 22 0 488
2019 193 161 4 111 0 0 23 0 492
2020 186 149 4 122 0 0 33 0 494
2021 160 144 4 124 0 0 27 0 459
2022 145 104 6 115 1 0 22 0 393
2023 152 92 7 112 1 0 19 0 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at E K Powe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 414 28.0 14.8 29.7
1994 403 32.0 12.6 34.9
1995 579 39.0 14.8 30.6
1996 579 39.0 14.8 30.6
1997 609 40.0 15.2 60.6
1998 547 44.0 12.4 66.9
1999 562 45.0 12.5 81
2000 527 45.0 11.7 81
2001 519 45.0 11.5 77.5
2002 488 45.0 10.8 0
2003 488 45.0 10.8 0
2004 456 45.0 10.1 67.5
2005 449 45.0 10.0 71.9
2006 412 45.0 9.2 69.7
2007 394 n/a n/a 63.8
2008 346 36.8 9.4 79.3
2009 372 40.0 9.3 71.8
2010 419 36.0 11.6 72.3
2011 376 36.0 10.4 79.3
2012 371 31.9 11.6 74.7
2013 402 33.5 12.0 70.6
2014 392 33.1 11.8 64.8
2015 454 35.0 12.9 61
2016 519 38.0 13.6 53.6
2017 476 39.1 12.1 52.3
2018 488 35.8 13.6 49.6
2019 492 34.3 14.3 50.6
2020 494 34.9 14.1 40.9
2021 459 37.0 12.4 34.6
2022 393 37.0 10.6 39.2
2023 383 32.0 11.9 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio E K Powe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 414 28.0 14.8 29.7
1994 403 32.0 12.6 34.9
1995 579 39.0 14.8 30.6
1996 579 39.0 14.8 30.6
1997 609 40.0 15.2 60.6
1998 547 44.0 12.4 66.9
1999 562 45.0 12.5 81
2000 527 45.0 11.7 81
2001 519 45.0 11.5 77.5
2002 488 45.0 10.8 0
2003 488 45.0 10.8 0
2004 456 45.0 10.1 67.5
2005 449 45.0 10.0 71.9
2006 412 45.0 9.2 69.7
2007 394 n/a n/a 63.8
2008 346 36.8 9.4 79.3
2009 372 40.0 9.3 71.8
2010 419 36.0 11.6 72.3
2011 376 36.0 10.4 79.3
2012 371 31.9 11.6 74.7
2013 402 33.5 12.0 70.6
2014 392 33.1 11.8 64.8
2015 454 35.0 12.9 61
2016 519 38.0 13.6 53.6
2017 476 39.1 12.1 52.3
2018 488 35.8 13.6 49.6
2019 492 34.3 14.3 50.6
2020 494 34.9 14.1 40.9
2021 459 37.0 12.4 34.6
2022 393 37.0 10.6 39.2
2023 383 32.0 11.9 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for E K Powe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,073 (8.7%) $11,214 (91.3%) $12,287

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E K Powe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 921st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 809th of 1502 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (E K Powe Elementary)4748.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)5256.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (E K Powe Elementary)49.444.4
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.739.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (E K Powe Elementary)58.863.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)47.151.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (E K Powe Elementary)6057.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)48.549.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (E K Powe Elementary)42.143.1
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)46.651.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (E K Powe Elementary)47.443.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.643.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (E K Powe Elementary)73.766.7
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.865.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students492383
 22.2%
African American16192
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic111112
 0.9%
Pacific Islander00
White193152
 21.2%
Two or More Races2319
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%47.3%
 3.4%


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Students at E K Powe Elementary are 40% White, 29% Hispanic, 24% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended E K Powe Elementary.

Students who attend E K Powe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brogden Middle
Middle : Rogers-Herr Middle
High : Riverside High

E K Powe Elementary ranks 736th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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