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Easley Elementary

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Easley Elementary ranks 325 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

325^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Easley Elementary is a PK-5 school serving approximately 490 students in Durham, NC, as part of Durham Public Schools. While the district ranks near the middle-low range of North Carolina districts overall, Easley itself is a clear standout, ranking #325 out of 1,492 elementary schools statewide — the 78th percentile and a 4-star rating. That makes Easley the highest-ranked nearby elementary school in its area, ahead of George Watts Elementary at the 72nd percentile and well above most other Durham public elementary schools.

Easley posts large academic advantages over its district in nearly every grade and subject, with the biggest gaps appearing in upper elementary. Fifth-grade reading proficiency sits at 78.6% — roughly 27 points above the district average — and 5th-grade science proficiency is an impressive 90%, about 28 points above the district and 22 points above the state. Strong attendance supports these results: chronic absenteeism is just 16.9%, compared with 36.1% districtwide and 24.2% statewide. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Easley dramatically outperforms nearby Eno Valley Elementary, which sits only a mile away yet reports lower test scores and a chronic absenteeism rate of 46.3%.

Easley has climbed steadily over the past decade, rising from the 62nd percentile in 2015-2016 to a peak at the 92nd percentile in 2022-2023, before easing to its current 78th percentile. The school still has work to do in ensuring consistent success for all students — outcomes for English Language Learners and students from low-income households trail the school's strongest-performing groups, making this an important area of focus. On balance, Easley combines strong academics, engaged students, and effective instruction, making it a bright spot within Durham Public Schools and a compelling option for families looking for a high-performing elementary school in the Durham area.

490

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

99.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

302 Lebanon Circle
Durham, NC 27712-2644

(919) 560-3913

District: Durham Public Schools

Students who attend Easley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

George L Carrington Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.2%

Hispanic:

31.2%

African American:

19.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 92nd percentile in 2023 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (72% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of North Carolina elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 92nd-percentile peak (2023) to 78th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg55%

North Carolina avg61%

325^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

155^th of 246Durham Public Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	325 of 1492	78.2%	★★★★☆
2025	83.5	194 of 1490	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	87.3	148 of 1505	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	116 of 1502	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.7	168 of 1514	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	303 of 1489	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	72.0	368 of 1473	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	478 of 1434	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.5	485 of 1429	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.0	544 of 1425	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.9	519 of 1440	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.3	475 of 1390	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.8	319 of 1403	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	61.0	579 of 1388	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.6	714 of 1381	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	68.9	415 of 1363	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.8	552 of 1354	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.2	268 of 1324	79.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.7	310 of 1293	76.0%	★★★★☆
2006	76.0	234 of 1276	81.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	128 of 903	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.5	102 of 918	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	89.5	40 of 924	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	87.1	63 of 933	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	25 of 927	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	83.0	86 of 896	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	60.1	308 of 949	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	337 of 927	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	55.6	295 of 878	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.3	441 of 897	50.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	10.6	511 of 519	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	45.6	246 of 497	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	10.6	416 of 421	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	74.0	309 of 1447	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	84.3	164 of 1451	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	182 of 1455	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.4	118 of 1459	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	83.2	185 of 1458	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	278 of 1440	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.9	209 of 1424	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	430 of 1405	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	207 of 743	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	136 of 710	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	144 of 669	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.1	170 of 582	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.7	178 of 500	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.7	128 of 494	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	50.4	449 of 612	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	612 of 981	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.2	460 of 961	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	245 of 951	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	273 of 915	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.7	353 of 893	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.3	114 of 843	86.5%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	246 of 865	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	40.0	543 of 851	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	624 of 1434	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.0	429 of 1437	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	251 of 1450	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	284 of 1437	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	291 of 1329	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	50.1	675 of 1361	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	756 of 1332	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	346 of 1451	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	79.8	229 of 1450	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	88.5	119 of 1464	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.7	113 of 1461	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	84.9	171 of 1464	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	355 of 1444	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	478 of 1430	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.6	502 of 1413	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	300 of 821	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.3	59 of 801	92.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.8	27 of 1146	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	91.1	39 of 1172	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	91.0	42 of 1166	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	16 of 1183	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	85.6	111 of 1194	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	76.8	230 of 1172	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.5	271 of 1183	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	219 of 1178	81.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)98th percentile+19 vs school

African American (2026)86th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)72nd percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2019)66th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2025)63rd percentile-24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2026)38th percentile-41 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)2nd percentile-77 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science90%+22 vs state

Reading71%+14 vs state

Mathematics68%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Easley Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	302 Lebanon Circle	Durham	27712	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-3913	490	38	12.8	99.4%	202 (41.2%)	93 (19.0%)	153 (31.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	74.9	325^th of 1492 public elementary schools	78.2%		83.5	194^th of 1490 public elementary schools	87.0%	131	71.8	60.2	72.9				72.9	62.4	78.6				90.0		$12,062	$830	$11,231
Eno Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	117 Milton Road	Durham	27712	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3915	440	34	13.0	99.3%	32 (7.3%)	215 (48.9%)	154 (35.0%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	36.5	970^th of 1492 public elementary schools	35.0%		22.2	1240^th of 1490 public elementary schools	16.8%	270	62.1	45.5	59.0				53.4	45.5	52.5				54.8		$11,447	$1,613	$9,835
Hillandale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2730 Hillandale Road	Durham	27705	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3924	586	40	14.7	99.5%	99 (16.9%)	185 (31.6%)	235 (40.1%)	21 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	13.9	1377^th of 1492 public elementary schools	7.7%		13.4	1375^th of 1490 public elementary schools	7.7%	2	51.1	30.6	40.9				34.1	32.9	37.0				53.8		$11,529	$1,010	$10,519
Holt Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4019 Holt School Road	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3928	587	42	13.8	99.5%	23 (3.9%)	144 (24.5%)	344 (58.6%)	42 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	17.9	1318^th of 1492 public elementary schools	11.7%		22.4	1237^th of 1490 public elementary schools	17.0%	81	43.8	44.3	40.2				41.3	46.6	36.1				51.5		$11,913	$1,480	$10,433
Sandy Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1417 Old Oxford Highway	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-2695	589	33	17.8	99.5%	43 (7.3%)	310 (52.6%)	188 (31.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.3%)	44.5	835^th of 1492 public elementary schools	44.0%		30.3	1086^th of 1490 public elementary schools	27.1%	251	62.2	48.6	62.0				47.6	47.6	60.8				72.2		$11,793	$1,182	$10,611
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2315 Snow Hill Road	Durham	27712	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3940	326	29	11.3	99.1%	127 (39.0%)	74 (22.7%)	87 (26.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.4%)	48.9	747^th of 1492 public elementary schools	49.9%		52.3	706^th of 1490 public elementary schools	52.6%	41	56.1	60.0	53.1				53.7	67.5	53.1				65.6		$12,393	$773	$11,620
Club Boulevard Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	400 W Club Boulevard	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3918	364	25	14.6	99.2%	141 (38.7%)	73 (20.1%)	128 (35.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	31.1	1072^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	28.2%		51.6	717^th of 1490 public elementary schools	51.9%	355	50.8	51.8	47.0				41.5	64.3	48.2				53.0		$12,570	$1,172	$11,398
E K Powe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	913 9th Street	Durham	27705	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3963	454	36	12.7	99.3%	170 (37.4%)	81 (17.8%)	161 (35.5%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	43.1	858^th of 1492 public elementary schools	42.5%		41.8	884^th of 1490 public elementary schools	40.7%	26	51.7	58.3	60.7				43.3	62.5	54.1				59.0		$12,287	$1,073	$11,214
George Watts Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	700 Watts Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3947	358	25	14.2	99.2%	176 (49.2%)	55 (15.4%)	90 (25.1%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.4%)	69.8	421^st of 1492 public elementary schools	71.8%		76.9	299^th of 1490 public elementary schools	79.9%	122	69.1	69.2	61.9				67.3	65.4	69.0				73.8		$15,158	$1,151	$14,007
Central Park School For Children	Public, Charter	K-8	724 Foster Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Central Park School For Children	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 682-1200	585	47	12.4	35.6%	284 (48.5%)	133 (22.7%)	108 (18.5%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	40.5	898^th of 1492 public elementary schools	39.8%		55.6	642^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	56.9%	256	54.4	53.2	48.4	41.8	49.2	51.9	52.9	66.1	50.8	58.2	61.3	70.4	57.4	75.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Easley Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Easley Elementary?

Students at Easley Elementary are 41% White, 31% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Easley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Easley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : George L Carrington Middle

What district is Easley Elementary in?

Durham Public Schools

How many students attend Easley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 490 students attended Easley Elementary.

Is Easley Elementary a good school?

Easley Elementary ranks 325^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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