POE EL

www.houstonisd.org

790 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Poe Elementary School, located in the Museum District of Houston, Texas, is a highly regarded institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a vibrant learning environment, the school serves a diverse student body in the heart of one of the city's most culturally rich neighborhoods. Its proximity to world-class museums and parks allows the school to integrate unique enrichment opportunities into its curriculum, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience.

As an HISD campus, Poe Elementary focuses on academic excellence, often drawing families who prioritize both rigorous instruction and community involvement. The school is widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher organization, which help cultivate a supportive atmosphere. With a long-standing history in the community, Poe Elementary remains a focal point for local families, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth in its students as they prepare for their future academic endeavors.

790

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	289
Black	105
Asian	81
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
289 (36.6 %)
White
254 (32.2 %)
Black
105 (13.3 %)
Asian
81 (10.3 %)
Two or More
58 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)535-3780
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 35

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	48.6%
Male	406	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)