E K Powe Elementary

www.powe.dpsnc.net/

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.K. Powe Elementary, located in the Ninth Street district of Durham, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Durham Public Schools (DPS) system. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to inclusivity, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances academic achievement with social-emotional development. Its central location near Duke University and the historic Ninth Street corridor allows the school to benefit from a diverse student population and strong community partnerships.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on global awareness and international programming. E.K. Powe offers a Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, which attracts families looking to provide their children with bilingual proficiency and cross-cultural competencies. By integrating core curriculum standards with language acquisition and diverse cultural perspectives, E.K. Powe strives to prepare its students to become collaborative, globally-minded citizens within the Durham community and beyond.

454

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E K Powe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	161
Black	81
Asian	10
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
170 (37.4%)
Hispanic
161 (35.5%)
Black
81 (17.8%)
Two or More
31 (6.8%)
Asian
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3963
Website:	http://www.powe.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for E K Powe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for E K Powe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	50.4%
Male	225	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)