Powell Elementary

powelles.wcpss.net/

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Powell Elementary School, located at 1130 Marlborough Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). As a public institution, it serves a diverse student body and is deeply committed to the district’s mission of providing equitable educational opportunities. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional growth of its students.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to community engagement and transparent communication with families. By utilizing resources provided by the Wake County district, Powell Elementary offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school success. With its focus on collaboration between teachers, staff, and parents, the school strives to maintain a positive campus culture that promotes both academic excellence and lifelong learning for all its students.

335

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	51
Black	112
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
147 (43.9%)
Black
112 (33.4%)
Hispanic
51 (15.2%)
Two or More
18 (5.4%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)856-7737
Website:	http://powelles.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 32

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Powell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Powell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	43.9%
Male	188	56.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)