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Powell Elementary

Raleigh, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Wake County Schools

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About Powell Elementary

Powell Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Raleigh, North Carolina. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 335 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Raleigh. With about 34.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.8 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wake County. There are 68 other schools within 5 miles. Wake County Schools runs 198 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1130 Marlborough Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Phone	(919) 856-7737
School district	Wake County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	335
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.3
Students per teacher	9.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370472001888). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Powell Elementary serve?

Powell Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Powell Elementary?

Powell Elementary reported 335 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary?

About 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 335 students and 34.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Powell Elementary a public or charter school?

Powell Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Powell Elementary in?

Powell Elementary is part of Wake County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/wake-county-schools/

Where is Powell Elementary located?

Powell Elementary is at 1130 Marlborough Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610. The phone number is (919) 856-7737.

How many other schools are near Powell Elementary?

There are 68 other schools within 5 miles of Powell Elementary in our directory.