Maureen Joy Charter School

107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703

www.joycharter.org

Charter School 631 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Maureen Joy Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school located in the East Durham community of North Carolina. Serving students in grades K–8, the school is built on a mission to develop the whole child by fostering a rigorous academic environment alongside a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. The school is known for its high expectations for student achievement and its commitment to closing the opportunity gap by providing equitable access to a quality education for all students, regardless of their background.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Maureen Joy prides itself on cultivating a supportive "family" culture where students, staff, and families work in partnership. The school utilizes a structured approach to instruction, often incorporating data-driven teaching methods to ensure students are meeting grade-level benchmarks. By combining a focus on core subjects with enrichment programs and community-centered initiatives, the school strives to prepare its graduates not only for high school and college success but also to be active, empathetic, and responsible members of their community.

631

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maureen Joy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	425
Black	158
Asian	10
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
425 (67.4%)
Black
158 (25.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.5%)
White
15 (2.4%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maureen Joy Charter
Phone:	(919)908-1602
Website:	http://www.joycharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	626
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maureen Joy Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	76
Grade 8	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maureen Joy Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	48.2%
Male	327	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)