E K POWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

E K Powe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Durham Public Schools school district, located in Durham, NC with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, E K Powe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact E K Powe Elementary at (919) 560-3963 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.