Eastway Elementary

610 North Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27701

www.eastway.dpsnc.net/

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastway Elementary School, located at 610 North Alston Avenue in Durham, North Carolina, is a vibrant educational institution serving the Durham Public Schools district. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to excel academically and socially. With a focus on the "whole child," Eastway integrates core curriculum standards with programs designed to build character, creativity, and critical thinking skills, preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is known for its collaborative atmosphere, involving parents, educators, and local partners to enrich the student experience. By emphasizing a rigorous academic foundation alongside emotional and social development, Eastway Elementary strives to close achievement gaps and empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic initiatives, school calendar, or community resources, you can visit their official website at [http://www.eastway.dpsnc.net/](http://www.eastway.dpsnc.net/).

331

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	173
Black	128
Asian	6
Two or More	12

Hispanic
173 (52.3%)
Black
128 (38.7%)
White
12 (3.6%)
Two or More
12 (3.6%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)

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)560-3910
Website:	http://www.eastway.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
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 39

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 57