Poe Elementary Classical School

Poe Elementary Classical School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
10538 S Langley Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
5.0
4.4
203 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Dockery
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
197:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
84.1%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
White
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout MS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
8/31/2021
Great school, awesome young teachers with a challenging curriculum. The principal is very energetic, outgoing and involved. A neighborhood school but is selective through a testing process. Excellent.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/24/2024
Hello,I am writing this review to publicly thank Poe for helping my two children become successful young students.Poe Classical is a school that work one grade above and offer students a challenging rigorous curriculum but in a supportive school environment. The teachers and parents are truly excell...
1.0 parent
2/16/2020
If the school deals with behavioral problems, the teachers might be able to teach.
5.0 parent
3/15/2018
If parents want to be part of a family this is the school.
5.0 other
10/6/2015
THIS IS PRINCESSALEXANDER, I AM 11 YEARS OLD AND I USED TO GO TO POE CLASSICAL. I LOVE THE SCHOOL IT WAS A VERY FUN AND INTERESTING SCHOOL. THE PRINCIPAL MADE SURE ALL US KIDS GOT TO GO ON FIELD TRIPS. WHILE HAVING FUN WE LEARNED NEW THINGS. I BELIEVE OUT OF ALL TH ELEMENTARY CHOOLS IVE ATTENDED THI...

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Poe Elementary Classical School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 203 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Poe Elementary Classical School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $185,278. Discover additional schools in the area, like Corliss High School, Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy High School, Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Poe Elementary Classical School.

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