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Spring Valley Elementary

2051 Northern Durham Prky, Durham, NC 27703Durham Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
534
Students
Total enrolled
$17,524
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 15% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 534 students in grades PK–05 in Durham, North Carolina.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,524 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Spring Valley Elementary is a large elementary in Durham, North Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 534 students. The district invests $17,524 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Spring Valley Elementary

534
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution270 male · 264 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 306 students
Student Composition
15%
28%
46%
Asian4%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black46%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370126003115

Academic Outcomes at Spring Valley Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27703

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,524Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,524
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,711
Student Support$3,330
Administration$2,103
Operations$2,629
Other$1,752
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,524 spent per student, an estimated $7,763 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
34%
State government
46.0%
Local (property tax)
34.5%
Federal programs
19.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,524/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pearsontown ElementarySouthwest ElementaryForest View ElementaryHolt Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Neal MiddleSherwood Githens MiddleGeorge L Carrington MiddleBrogden Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
C E Jordan HighRiverside HighDurham School of the ArtsHillside High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDurham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDurham Public Schools →
Phone: (919)560-2890
NCES ID: 370126003115
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Durham seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
C E Jordan High
2,040 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
Riverside High
1,812 students · 09–12
● 40 opp51% FRL
High
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1,705 students · 06–12
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High
Hillside High
1,526 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
Northern High
1,308 students · 09–12
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High
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
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Mid
Neal Middle
789 students · 06–08
● 32 opp100% FRL
Mid
Sherwood Githens Middle
763 students · 06–08
57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2051 Northern Durham Prky, Durham, NC 27703
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.