POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Poe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 405 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Poe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 400 Peyton St in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). As a public institution, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that aligns with North Carolina state standards. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development for students in grades Pre-K through 5.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By leveraging the resources provided by the Wake County school district, Poe Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, aiming to prepare them for middle school and beyond. For families interested in specific curriculum details, school-wide events, or information regarding enrollment and daily operations, the school maintains an official presence through the Wake County Public School System website.

For more information, contact Poe Elementary at (919) 250-4777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Peyton St
Raleigh, NC 27610-3435
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POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Raleigh, NC with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
405
Teachers:
32.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 405 students

Black or African American
56.0%
Hispanic/Latino
25.7%
White
14.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.