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Empowered Minds Academy
Elementary School · Durham, NC
A private elementary school in Durham, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
311 OAKWOOD AVE, Durham, NC 27701
Academics
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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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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Empowered Minds Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,852
Median home value
$457,600
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Scholars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Eastway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Kipp Durham College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Central Park School for ChildrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 609 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Empowered Minds Academy is listed in Durham, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Empowered Minds Academy
Empowered Minds Academy is a private elementary school in Durham, NC, serving approximately 17 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with 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. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 27701)
- 24,881
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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