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.
397
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Institute Development Young Leaders
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic143
Black230
Asian3
Two or More15
American Indian1
  • Black
    230 (57.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    143 (36.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.8 %)
  • White
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Institute Development Young Leaders
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten52
Grade 143
Grade 250
Grade 357
Grade 441
Grade 532
Grade 634
Grade 750
Grade 838
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Institute Development Young Leaders
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21754.7%
Male18045.3%
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