POE ELEM CLASSICAL SCHOOL

Poe Elem Classical School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 208 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Poe Elem Classical School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Poe Classical Elementary School, located in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public magnet school that emphasizes a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum. As a "Classical" school, Poe focuses on a structured educational environment that prioritizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and social studies, often incorporating Latin and advanced literature into its pedagogy. The school is known for its high academic standards and is designed to serve students who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding classroom setting.

Beyond its academic focus, Poe Classical is recognized for fostering a close-knit, disciplined school culture. Because it is a magnet school, it draws students from a diverse range of backgrounds who are selected through the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) application process. The school community is frequently praised for its strong parent involvement and the dedicated instructional approach of its staff, which consistently leads to high performance ratings on district-wide assessments and a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary institutions in the Chicago area.

For more information, contact Poe Elem Classical School at (773) 535-5525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.