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Empowered Minds Academy
Elementary School
311 OAKWOOD AVE, Durham, NC 27701
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Empowered Minds Academy
Elementary School in Durham · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Empowered Minds Academy
Empowered Minds Academy is a private elementary school in Durham, NC. Empowered Minds Academy serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Empowered Minds Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Empowered Minds Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Empowered Minds Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Empowered Minds Academy compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Durham, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Empowered Minds Academy (this school) | — |
| Global Scholars Academy | 7.9 |
| Eastway Elementary | 6.1 |
| KIPP Durham College Preparatory | 6.9 |
| Central Park School For Children | 5.6 |
| Durham Charter School | 7.1 |
| Maureen Joy Charter School | 6.1 |
| Burton Elementary | 9.0 |
| Morehead Montessori | 8.8 |
| George Watts Elementary | 8.9 |
| Y E Smith Elementary | 4.7 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary | 4.9 |
| Club Boulevard Elementary | 8.2 |
| R N Harris Elementary | 5.4 |
| E K Powe Elementary | 7.9 |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary | 5.6 |
| Reaching All Minds Academy | 8.3 |
| Merrick-Moore Elementary | 7.3 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.0 |
| W G Pearson Elementary | 7.2 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | 6.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Address
- 311 OAKWOOD AVE, Durham, NC 27701
- Phone
- (919) 925-3083
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NC aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
311 OAKWOOD AVE, Durham, NC 27701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Empowered Minds Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Burton Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is George Watts Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, Morehead Montessori (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Global Scholars Academy Durham | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Eastway Elementary Durham | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Central Park School For Children Durham | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Durham School of the Arts Durham | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Durham's Performance Learning Center Durham | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Burton Elementary Durham | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Maureen Joy Charter School Durham | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Durham Charter School Durham | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Durham | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Morehead Montessori Durham | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| C C Spaulding Elementary Durham | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| George Watts Elementary Durham | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| J D Clement Early College HS Durham | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Y E Smith Elementary Durham | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Middle College HS @ DTCC Durham | 1.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Club Boulevard Elementary Durham | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| R N Harris Elementary Durham | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY Durham | 1.6 mi | — |
| James E Shepard Middle Durham | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,852
Median Home Value
$457,600
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
Population
24,881
College Educated
50.2%
Homeownership
29.3%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
20%
Median Age
34.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Empowered Minds Academy
What grades does Empowered Minds Academy serve?
Empowered Minds Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Empowered Minds Academy?
Empowered Minds Academy has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empowered Minds Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Empowered Minds Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Empowered Minds Academy a private school?
Yes, Empowered Minds Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Empowered Minds Academy a religious school?
No, Empowered Minds Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 925-3083
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