Poe Elementary

poees.wcpss.net/

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

272

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	72
Black	120
Asian	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Black
120 (44.1 %)
Hispanic
72 (26.5 %)
White
50 (18.4 %)
Two or More
17 (6.2 %)
Asian
11 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)250-4777
Website:	http://poees.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Poe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Poe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	48.2%
Male	141	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)