Overview
Powell Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the Wake County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
286 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWake County Schools
County37183
CityRaleigh
ZIP27610
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472001888
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment286
White43.3%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American39.1%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %53%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)