At a glance
Reported students
631
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631
Maureen Joy Charter School: 631 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Maureen Joy Charter School
Maureen Joy Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Durham. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Maureen Joy Charter. NCES reports 631 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.4%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 31.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maureen Joy Charter School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic67.4%
- Black25%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Maureen Joy Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y E Smith Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 358 | 0.3 mi |
| Eastway Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 331 | 0.6 mi |
| KIPP Durham College Preparatory Elementary · Charter · KIPP Durham College Preparatory | KG–08 | 380 | 0.7 mi |
| Burton Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 293 | 0.7 mi |
| R N Harris Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 313 | 1 mi |
| Global Scholars Academy Elementary · Charter · Global Scholars Academy | KG–08 | 201 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maureen Joy Charter School
What grades does Maureen Joy Charter School serve?
Maureen Joy Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Maureen Joy Charter.
How many students attend Maureen Joy Charter School?
Maureen Joy Charter School reported 631 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 611 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maureen Joy Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 631 students and 54.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maureen Joy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maureen Joy Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Maureen Joy Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maureen Joy Charter School in?
Maureen Joy Charter School is part of Maureen Joy Charter, based in Durham, NC, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maureen Joy Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Y E Smith Elementary (0.3 mi), Eastway Elementary (0.6 mi), KIPP Durham College Preparatory (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.