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E K Powe Elementary

913 9Th Street, Durham, NC 27705, United States

+1 (919) 560-3963

http://www.powe.dpsnc.net/

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E K Powe Elementary Overview

About This School

E K Powe Elementary is a public elementary in Durham, North Carolina, serving 454 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 35 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $49,907. Support services include one counselor for every 227 students. Students at the school are evenly divided by gender, with 50% male and 50% female. The student body is composed of 37% White, 35% Hispanic, 18% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

454

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Durham County

Students per Counselor

227:1

E K Powe Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

227

Students per Counselor

E K Powe Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,907

City Avg: $50,206

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor227:1

E K Powe Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.56%

Male

50.44%

Female

Total Enrollment: 454 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White37.44%

Hispanic35.46%

Asian2.2%

Black17.84%

Two or More Races6.83%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About E K Powe Elementary

Q: What is E K Powe Elementary?

A: E K Powe Elementary is a elementary public located in Durham.

Q: How many students attend E K Powe Elementary?

A: E K Powe Elementary has approximately 454 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about E K Powe Elementary

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About E K Powe Elementary - Durham, NC

Quick Facts about E K Powe Elementary
School Name	E K Powe Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	913 9Th Street, Durham, NC 27705, Durham, NC
County	Durham County
Phone	+1 (919) 560-3963
Total Students	454
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about E K Powe Elementary

What is E K Powe Elementary?

E K Powe Elementary is a elementary public located in Durham.

How many students attend E K Powe Elementary?

E K Powe Elementary has approximately 454 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at E K Powe Elementary is 12:1.

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