The Institute Development Young Leaders
Charter School
397 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Institute Development Young Leaders (IDYL), located in Durham, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution focused on cultivating leadership skills, academic excellence, and personal development in its students. The school operates with a mission to empower youth by providing a structured environment that emphasizes critical thinking, character building, and community engagement. By integrating traditional academics with a curriculum centered on mentorship and responsibility, IDYL aims to prepare its students to become proactive, socially conscious contributors to society.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a hub for holistic student growth, often focusing on equipping young people with the tools necessary to navigate modern professional and civic challenges. The institution’s approach is rooted in the belief that leadership is a teachable skill that, when nurtured early, can foster long-term success and positive community impact. Through its location on West Club Boulevard, the school maintains a commitment to the Durham community, striving to bridge the gap between educational attainment and future career readiness.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a hub for holistic student growth, often focusing on equipping young people with the tools necessary to navigate modern professional and civic challenges. The institution’s approach is rooted in the belief that leadership is a teachable skill that, when nurtured early, can foster long-term success and positive community impact. Through its location on West Club Boulevard, the school maintains a commitment to the Durham community, striving to bridge the gap between educational attainment and future career readiness.
397
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 143 |
| Black | 230 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black230 (57.9 %)
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Hispanic143 (36.0 %)
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Two or More15 (3.8 %)
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White5 (1.3 %)
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Asian3 (0.8 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | The Institute for the Development of You |
| Phone: | (919)308-9731 |
| Website: | http://www.theidylschool.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 397 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
50
Grade 3
57
Grade 4
41
Grade 5
32
Grade 6
34
Grade 7
50
Grade 8
38
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Grade 1 | 43 |
| Grade 2 | 50 |
| Grade 3 | 57 |
| Grade 4 | 41 |
| Grade 5 | 32 |
| Grade 6 | 34 |
| Grade 7 | 50 |
| Grade 8 | 38 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 217 | 54.7% |
| Male | 180 | 45.3% |
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