Poe Elementary School
Tel:
(713)535-3780
- Poe Elementary School serves 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Poe Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Poe Elementary School's student population of 845 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 845 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poe Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poe Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #992 out of 7,879 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 40% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Poe Elementary School is Perfor & Visual Arts High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harmony Science Academy - Bryan (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harmony Science Academy - Bryan (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bryan Harmony Science Academy - Bryan Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 365 students
0.1 miles
2031 S Texas Ave
Bryan, TX 77802
(979)779-2100 0.1 K-8 365 - Houston A+ Unlimited Potential Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 53 students
0.9 miles
2700 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098
(713)204-3837 0.9 6-8 53 - Houston Lanier Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 1424 students
1.1 miles
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713)942-1900 1.1 6-8 1424 - Houston Roberts Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 791 students
1.1 miles
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713)295-5272 1.1 PK-5 791 - Houston Perfor & Visual Arts High School Grades: 9-12 | 757 students
1.3 miles
4001 Stanford
Houston, TX 77006
(713)942-1960 1.3 9-12 757
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