Is Southwest Elementary a good school?

Southwest Elementary ranks 544 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southwest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 663 students attended Southwest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Southwest Elementary?

Students at Southwest Elementary are 38% African American, 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Southwest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Rogers-Herr Middle Middle : Sherwood Githens Middle High : C E Jordan High

Southwest Elementary

Summary:

Southwest Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving 663 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Durham Public Schools district, which is ranked 163 out of 242 districts in the state.

Southwest Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools to the middle third. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the district and state averages in several key academic areas, including mathematics, reading, and science. Compared to nearby schools, Southwest Elementary generally performs better than C.C. Spaulding Elementary and Lakewood Elementary, but lags behind the high-performing Pearsontown Elementary and Kestrel Heights School.

Southwest Elementary has a diverse student population, with a more balanced racial composition compared to some nearby schools. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.92% in 2021-2022 to 53.54% in 2022-2023. This rate is higher than some nearby schools, but lower than schools with high-poverty populations. Despite these challenges, Southwest Elementary has been able to achieve relatively strong academic outcomes for students of all backgrounds, suggesting that the school is working to provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713-2735

(919) 560-3972

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
544^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,711

Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rogers-Herr Middle
	Sherwood Githens Middle
High:	C E Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 663

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.0%

White:

27.5%

Hispanic:

22.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest Elementary ranks better than 63.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Southwest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38%), White (27.5%), Hispanic (22.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary is 13. 24 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southwest Elementary employs 50.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Elementary is $11,711. 22 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Elementary 544^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southwest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	46.27	770^th	1276	39.7%
2007	32.21	999^th	1293	22.7%
2008	38.05	894^th	1324	32.5%
2009	26.45	1076^th	1354	20.5%
2010	23.57	1129^th	1363	17.2%
2011	21.61	1184^th	1381	14.3%
2012	31.36	1071^st	1388	22.8%
2013	48.99	678^th	1403	51.7%
2014	26.86	1057^th	1390	24.0%
2015	24.54	1156^th	1440	19.7%
2016	37.56	961^st	1425	32.6%
2017	36.40	980^th	1429	31.4%
2018	51.27	724^th	1434	49.5%
2019	39.77	919^th	1473	37.6%
2021	34.16	956^th	1489	35.8%
2022	52.81	694^th	1514	54.2%
2023	54.14	691^st	1502	54.0%
2024	61.95	544^th	1505	63.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	65.15	90^th	421	78.6%
2019	48.54	219^th	497	55.9%
2022	35.61	325^th	485	33.0%
2023	40.01	293^rd	514	43.0%
2024	67.50	100^th	533	81.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.88	525^th	801	34.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.96	514^th	1332	61.4%
2019	38.07	913^th	1361	32.9%
2021	21.18	1126^th	1329	15.3%
2022	43.61	774^th	1366	43.3%
2023	43.22	846^th	1437	41.1%
2024	44.89	824^th	1450	43.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	50.49	732^nd	1405	47.9%
2019	38.47	932^nd	1424	34.6%
2021	23.15	1129^th	1440	21.6%
2022	49.54	720^th	1458	50.6%
2023	53.34	670^th	1459	54.1%
2024	69.33	378^th	1455	74.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.36	133^rd	897	85.2%
2022	28.97	488^th	634	23.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	30.42	578^th	612	5.6%
2022	65.33	155^th	500	69.0%
2023	67.55	148^th	582	74.6%
2024	57.54	350^th	669	47.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	52.58	698^th	1413	50.6%
2019	42.99	864^th	1430	39.6%
2021	43.88	791^st	1444	45.2%
2022	54.98	641^st	1464	56.2%
2023	53.97	664^th	1461	54.6%
2024	51.73	713^th	1464	51.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	59.33	317^th	927	65.8%
2019	49.43	444^th	949	53.2%
2021	32.67	608^th	896	32.1%
2022	58.42	299^th	927	67.7%
2023	55.81	354^th	933	62.1%
2024	50.32	425^th	924	54.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	68.25	205^th	851	75.9%
2019	34.05	629^th	865	27.3%
2021	34.58	570^th	843	32.4%
2022	50.32	403^rd	893	54.9%
2023	60.42	298^th	915	67.4%
2024	74.54	168^th	951	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Southwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	86.04	107^th	1178	90.9%
2019	83.83	127^th	1183	89.3%
2021	75.02	250^th	1172	78.7%
2022	82.32	159^th	1194	86.7%
2023	84.39	126^th	1183	89.3%
2024	89.35	67^th	1166	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 30, 2017

This school has a very warm and inviting atmosphere with an entire faculty that treats students with respect and encourages positive behaviors. I have never seen students shouted at or talked down to and the students by and large are respectful of the teachers and of each other. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

This school has a great program in dual immersion Spanish and English learning! Nice clean safe school! Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, August 1, 2014

Wonderful atmosphere. Supportive and creative. An excellent PTA and excellent support staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Southwest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	393	221	33	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
1991	425	224	35	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	689
1992	466	213	33	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	719
1993	436	215	42	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
1994	482	233	42	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	769
1995	423	327	41	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	812
1996	423	327	41	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	812
1997	402	433	35	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	888
1998	377	473	39	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	906
1999	340	548	40	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	943
2000	235	524	29	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	799
2001	194	545	39	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	795
2002	185	578	39	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	842
2003	185	578	39	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	842
2004	169	617	37	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	850
2005	152	604	33	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	833
2006	121	590	34	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	821
2007	136	442	34	86	1	n/a	n/a	43	742
2008	141	425	45	82	2	n/a	n/a	41	736
2009	98	405	49	83	4	n/a	n/a	0	639
2010	115	455	44	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	695
2011	101	338	35	107	4	1	19	0	605
2012	114	342	35	109	3	1	24	0	628
2013	81	315	35	103	1	1	25	0	561
2014	74	366	33	126	2	0	24	0	625
2015	102	376	29	135	4	0	20	0	666
2016	96	348	23	140	2	0	24	0	633
2017	103	335	29	159	3	1	20	0	650
2018	116	316	27	154	4	2	21	0	640
2019	119	298	28	142	2	0	25	0	614
2020	138	299	23	154	1	0	35	0	650
2021	158	297	19	150	1	0	33	0	658
2022	171	261	14	146	1	0	35	0	628
2023	182	252	21	152	1	0	55	0	663

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	652	39.0	16.7	n/a
1991	689	42.0	16.4	0
1992	719	47.0	15.2	6.7
1993	700	47.0	14.9	7.4
1994	769	46.0	16.7	9.8
1995	812	47.0	17.3	10.3
1996	812	47.0	17.3	10.3
1997	888	55.0	16.1	16.8
1998	906	62.0	14.6	22.6
1999	943	62.0	15.2	28.4
2000	799	62.0	12.9	39.2
2001	795	62.0	12.8	44.2
2002	842	64.0	13.2	0
2003	842	64.0	13.2	0
2004	850	64.0	13.3	45.6
2005	833	64.0	13.0	47.7
2006	821	64.0	12.8	42.8
2007	742	n/a	n/a	36.5
2008	736	49.5	14.9	40.3
2009	639	48.2	13.3	49.8
2010	695	42.5	16.3	51.7
2011	605	40.0	15.1	58.7
2012	628	42.8	14.6	55.6
2013	561	41.1	13.6	62.2
2014	625	41.5	15.0	64.6
2015	666	44.0	15.1	59.2
2016	633	42.0	15.0	62.6
2017	650	41.1	15.8	60.6
2018	640	46.7	13.7	59.8
2019	614	46.4	13.2	58
2020	650	46.2	14.0	52.9
2021	658	47.5	13.8	43.8
2022	628	52.0	12.0	40.9
2023	663	50.8	13.0	53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	652	39.0	16.7	n/a
1991	689	42.0	16.4	0
1992	719	47.0	15.2	6.7
1993	700	47.0	14.9	7.4
1994	769	46.0	16.7	9.8
1995	812	47.0	17.3	10.3
1996	812	47.0	17.3	10.3
1997	888	55.0	16.1	16.8
1998	906	62.0	14.6	22.6
1999	943	62.0	15.2	28.4
2000	799	62.0	12.9	39.2
2001	795	62.0	12.8	44.2
2002	842	64.0	13.2	0
2003	842	64.0	13.2	0
2004	850	64.0	13.3	45.6
2005	833	64.0	13.0	47.7
2006	821	64.0	12.8	42.8
2007	742	n/a	n/a	36.5
2008	736	49.5	14.9	40.3
2009	639	48.2	13.3	49.8
2010	695	42.5	16.3	51.7
2011	605	40.0	15.1	58.7
2012	628	42.8	14.6	55.6
2013	561	41.1	13.6	62.2
2014	625	41.5	15.0	64.6
2015	666	44.0	15.1	59.2
2016	633	42.0	15.0	62.6
2017	650	41.1	15.8	60.6
2018	640	46.7	13.7	59.8
2019	614	46.4	13.2	58
2020	650	46.2	14.0	52.9
2021	658	47.5	13.8	43.8
2022	628	52.0	12.0	40.9
2023	663	50.8	13.0	53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,168 (10.0%)	$10,542 (90.0%)	$11,711

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 919^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 691^st of 1502 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)	40.4	43.1	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)	52	56.5	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southwest Elementary)	40.4	42.2	1.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)	44.7	39.3	5.4%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)	48.1	56.1	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)	47.1	51.1	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Southwest Elementary)	54.6	58.2	3.6%
4th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)	48.5	49.9	1.4%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)	53.3	58.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)	46.6	51.5	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southwest Elementary)	54.3	56.8	2.5%
5th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)	44.6	43.1	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Southwest Elementary)	81.9	76.3	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)	68.8	65.9	2.9%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	614	663	8%
African American	298	252	15.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	28	21	25%
Hispanic	142	152	7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	182	52.9%
Two or More Races	25	55	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	53.5%	4.4%

Schools Near Southwest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 Cook Road	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3972	663	51	13.0	53.5%	182 (27.5%)	252 (38.0%)	152 (22.9%)	21 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.3%)	62	544^th of 1505 public elementary schools	63.9%		54.1	691^st of 1502 public elementary schools	54.0%	147	68.5	46.0	66.0				52.8	49.0	58.0				82.0		$11,711	$1,168	$10,542
Pearsontown Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4915 Barbee Road	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-3964	726	49	14.9	27.0%	306 (42.1%)	238 (32.8%)	69 (9.5%)	27 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	82 (11.3%)	88.1	139^th of 1505 public elementary schools	90.8%		92.8	82^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	94.5%	57	81.1	70.6	77.2				68.5	73.0	79.5				83.5		$11,050	$680	$10,370
W G Pearson Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3501 Fayettville Street	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3988	333	28	12.0	99.1%	10 (3.0%)	198 (59.5%)	106 (31.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	44.5	846^th of 1505 public elementary schools	43.8%		28.1	1123^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	25.2%	277	57.1	40.0	51.0				38.8	51.8	49.0				77.6		$14,391	$3,740	$10,650
Fayetteville Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2905 Fayetteville Street	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3944	230	19	12.2	98.7%	10 (4.3%)	112 (48.7%)	99 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	26.9	1161^st of 1505 public elementary schools	22.9%		27.1	1136^th of 1502 public elementary schools	24.4%	25	63.8	57.9	48.6				27.7	25.6	24.3				42.1		$12,761	$2,103	$10,658
Parkwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5207 Revere Road	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3962	602	46	13.2	69.9%	97 (16.1%)	309 (51.3%)	134 (22.3%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.6%)	14.9	1363^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	9.4%		24.6	1179^th of 1502 public elementary schools	21.5%	184	45.1	37.1	23.0				34.1	37.1	28.0				43.3		$11,377	$1,372	$10,005
Hope Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	3005 Dixon Road	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3980	627	50	12.4	62.7%	144 (23.0%)	165 (26.3%)	255 (40.7%)	20 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	27.9	1142^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	24.1%		31.6	1063^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	29.2%	79	47.0	41.2	42.4				32.0	38.9	47.5				57.6		$12,023	$1,391	$10,632
Kestrel Heights School	Public, Charter	K-8	4700 South Alston Ave.	Durham	27713	Durham County	Kestrel Heights School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 484-1300	424	29	14.3	50.9%	43 (10.1%)	243 (57.3%)	76 (17.9%)	25 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.7%)	45.2	831^st of 1505 public elementary schools	44.8%		25.5	1163^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	22.6%	332	78.0	50.0	23.9	28.1	46.8	41.1	70.7	56.8	58.7	40.4	45.2	55.4	54.3	83.9
C C Spaulding Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1531 S Roxboro Road	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3974	230	24	9.7	98.7%	14 (6.1%)	143 (62.2%)	63 (27.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	14.1	1376^th of 1505 public elementary schools	8.6%		6.6	1455^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.1%	79	33.3	30.3	25.7				23.3	39.4	31.4				54.3		$16,448	$4,879	$11,568
R N Harris Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1520 Cooper Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3967	291	28	10.5	99.0%	9 (3.1%)	140 (48.1%)	129 (44.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	47.8	783^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	48.0%		76	301^st of 1502 public elementary schools	80.0%	482	77.8	54.5	59.6				42.6	45.5	34.0				61.7		$14,110	$1,680	$12,430
Lakewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2520 Vesson Avenue	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3939	385	36	10.8	99.2%	47 (12.2%)	105 (27.3%)	183 (47.5%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	15.7	1351^st of 1505 public elementary schools	10.2%		14.5	1343^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	10.6%	8	41.8	32.4	43.1				32.4	38.0	22.4				43.1		$14,031	$1,898	$12,133

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