School Overview
C.C. Spaulding Elementary School, located on South Roxboro Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a key component of the Durham Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Charles Clinton Spaulding, a prominent African American businessman and civil rights leader who served as the president of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Reflecting the legacy of its namesake, the school emphasizes a commitment to community leadership, academic growth, and character development, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for success in an increasingly diverse society.

As part of the Durham public system, C.C. Spaulding serves a diverse student body and focuses on meeting the unique needs of its local neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern educational technology to keep students engaged. Through various programs, faculty engagement, and a focus on social-emotional learning, C.C. Spaulding aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and as productive members of the Durham community.
230
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C C Spaulding Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic63
Black143
Asian3
Two or More7
  • Black
    143 (62.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (27.4 %)
  • White
    14 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3 %)
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: Durham Public Schools
Phone: (919)560-3974
Website: http://www.spaulding.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for C C Spaulding Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten32
Grade 140
Grade 233
Grade 335
Grade 438
Grade 532
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for C C Spaulding Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10244.3%
Male12855.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)