Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Poe Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poe Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
54%
25%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poe Elementary School's ranking?
Poe Elementary School is ranked #1868 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Poe Elementary School?
276 students attend Poe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Poe Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poe Elementary School?
Poe Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poe Elementary School offer ?
Poe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poe Elementary School part of?
Poe Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/21/2021
Poe is a small school that feels like a family. Kids are given so many opportunities to explore their interests and try new things through the magnet program. The teachers and staff are really passionate about nurturing the whole child, empowering them in their own learning, and helping them be as successful as they can be.
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