Poe Elementary Classical School

Public K-7

 10538 S Langley Ave
       Chicago, IL  60628-3092


(773) 535-5525

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,343 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.1%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Poe Elementary Classical School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 9th among 453 ranked elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.1%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poe Elementary Classical School is 16.8. 418 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poe Elementary Classical School is $21,343, which is the 135th highest among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Poe Elementary Classical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poe Elementary Classical School 61st of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Poe Elementary Classical School in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poe Elementary Classical School

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Rank History for all students at Poe Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.86 36th 2020 98.2%
2004 82.74 250th 2030 87.7%
2005 85.64 112th 2022 94.5%
2006 86.28 67th 2086 96.8%
2007 90.45 1st 2095 100.0%
2008 90.57 4th 2092 99.8%
2009 91.54 2nd 2120 99.9%
2010 91.24 1st 2139 100.0%
2011 90.34 10th 2147 99.5%
2012 91.01 2nd 2166 99.9%
2013 96.84 7th 2167 99.7%
2014 95.57 10th 2093 99.5%
2015 98.22 30th 2052 98.5%
2016 97.89 21st 2046 99.0%
2017 98.72 10th 2044 99.5%
2018 97.29 31st 2037 98.5%
2019 97.39 22nd 2086 98.9%
2021 85.19 229th 1948 88.2%
2022 81.75 347th 2082 83.3%
2023 96.19 61st 2077 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poe Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.66 6th 1765 99.7%
2019 99.02 5th 1816 99.7%
2022 91.33 59th 1763 96.7%
2023 97.18 23rd 1808 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Poe Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.43 39th 1964 98.0%
2019 94.51 54th 2019 97.3%
2021 84.20 198th 1680 88.2%
2022 84.81 253rd 1970 87.2%
2023 93.93 89th 1957 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Poe Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.42 56th 1972 97.2%
2019 97.35 18th 2019 99.1%
2022 73.10 458th 1977 76.8%
2023 96.55 40th 1984 98.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Poe Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.97 4th 698 99.4%
2019 99.98 4th 711 99.4%
2021 99.79 5th 428 98.8%
2022 98.81 10th 684 98.5%
2023 99.98 4th 692 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Open Quote I think that if a school be considered for the top ten school in the state we must make sure every stakeholder takes part in this. I have a daughter at Poe and I will continue to push for the mark of excellence across the board. We can never relax and think that the work is to challenging for our students. If teachers are not keeping up with their part some one has to say something and I will. Lets try to move up from ten its to crowded here. There is more room at the top. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Open Quote Poe has highest expectations of their students and themselves. The Principle Mrs. Moore, is second to none when it comes to her students and parents!

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Enrollment information for Poe Elementary Classical School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 26 139 n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 170
1990 27 135 1 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 169
1991 30 133 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 32 148 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 36 145 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1994 30 149 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 23 149 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 23 149 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 21 154 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 15 164 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1999 11 161 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2000 8 162 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2001 9 160 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 7 174 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 7 174 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 6 176 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2005 8 169 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2006 4 153 0 3 1 n/a n/a 5 166
2007 6 163 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 175
2008 3 167 0 2 1 n/a n/a 4 177
2009 5 176 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 5 190 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2011 2 180 0 2 0 1 7 0 192
2012 3 181 0 6 0 1 2 0 193
2013 3 180 0 7 0 0 2 0 192
2014 3 182 0 6 0 0 1 0 192
2015 4 181 1 10 0 0 3 0 199
2016 5 183 2 13 0 0 3 0 206
2017 4 195 2 10 0 0 3 0 214
2018 5 185 3 11 0 1 3 0 208
2019 4 173 1 12 0 1 4 0 195
2020 6 170 0 14 0 1 2 0 193
2021 5 176 0 11 1 1 4 0 198
2022 6 179 0 12 0 1 5 0 203
2023 8 191 0 17 0 1 10 0 227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poe Elementary Classical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 170 13.0 13.0 n/a
1990 169 13.0 13.0 n/a
1991 169 10.0 16.9 n/a
1992 185 11.0 16.8 n/a
1993 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1994 187 9.0 20.8 n/a
1995 181 11.0 16.5 n/a
1996 181 11.0 16.5 n/a
1997 182 12.0 15.2 n/a
1998 184 12.0 15.3 n/a
1999 174 12.0 14.5 n/a
2000 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
2001 173 12.0 14.4 n/a
2002 184 10.0 18.4 34.8
2003 184 10.0 18.4 34.8
2004 187 10.2 18.3 33.7
2005 182 11.5 15.8 34.1
2006 166 13.0 12.8 39.8
2007 175 12.0 14.6 44.5
2008 177 13.0 13.6 45.7
2009 183 13.0 14.1 45.9
2010 198 12.0 16.5 49.5
2011 192 12.0 16.0 47.4
2012 193 12.0 16.0 42
2013 192 12.1 15.7 45.8
2014 192 12.0 16.0 42.7
2015 199 11.0 18.0 48.7
2016 206 11.0 18.7 42.2
2017 214 10.8 19.7 43.5
2018 208 10.5 19.6 48.6
2019 195 10.0 19.5 37.4
2020 193 11.0 17.5 30.1
2021 198 n/a n/a n/a
2022 203 15.0 13.5 35
2023 227 13.5 16.8 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poe Elementary Classical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 170 13.0 13.0 n/a
1990 169 13.0 13.0 n/a
1991 169 10.0 16.9 n/a
1992 185 11.0 16.8 n/a
1993 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1994 187 9.0 20.8 n/a
1995 181 11.0 16.5 n/a
1996 181 11.0 16.5 n/a
1997 182 12.0 15.2 n/a
1998 184 12.0 15.3 n/a
1999 174 12.0 14.5 n/a
2000 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
2001 173 12.0 14.4 n/a
2002 184 10.0 18.4 34.8
2003 184 10.0 18.4 34.8
2004 187 10.2 18.3 33.7
2005 182 11.5 15.8 34.1
2006 166 13.0 12.8 39.8
2007 175 12.0 14.6 44.5
2008 177 13.0 13.6 45.7
2009 183 13.0 14.1 45.9
2010 198 12.0 16.5 49.5
2011 192 12.0 16.0 47.4
2012 193 12.0 16.0 42
2013 192 12.1 15.7 45.8
2014 192 12.0 16.0 42.7
2015 199 11.0 18.0 48.7
2016 206 11.0 18.7 42.2
2017 214 10.8 19.7 43.5
2018 208 10.5 19.6 48.6
2019 195 10.0 19.5 37.4
2020 193 11.0 17.5 30.1
2021 198 n/a n/a n/a
2022 203 15.0 13.5 35
2023 227 13.5 16.8 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Poe Elementary Classical School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%13.6%97.5%99.0%
201698.5%97.6%97.6%97.6%13.1%99.0%85.4%11.2%
201798.1%97.7%97.7%97.7%13.6%97.7%98.6%13.2%
201898.1%97.6%97.6%97.6%13.9%98.1%98.1%12.0%
201997.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%15.1%98.0%97.5%15.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poe Elementary Classical School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $650 (4.3%) $14,358 (95.7%) $15,008
2020 $1,037 (6.2%) $15,653 (93.8%) $16,690
2021 $1,747 (11.5%) $13,476 (88.5%) $15,224
2022 $1,747 (11.5%) $13,476 (88.5%) $15,224
2023 $2,636 (12.4%) $18,707 (87.6%) $21,343

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poe Elementary Classical School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poe Elementary Classical School)86.289.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary Classical School)89.768.9
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poe Elementary Classical School)83.983.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary Classical School)64.664.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poe Elementary Classical School)89.377.4
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary Classical School)7548.4
 26.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Poe Elementary Classical School)85.780.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Poe Elementary Classical School)6080
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary Classical School)7046.6
 23.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students195227
 16.4%
African American173191
 10.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1217
 41.7%
Pacific Islander11
White48
 100%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%37.4%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Poe Elementary Classical School.

Students at Poe Elementary Classical School are 84% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% White.


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