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Edgar A Poe Elementary School

2800 N HIGHLAND AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

About Edgar A Poe Elementary School

The Edgar A. Poe Elementary School is in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and is part of the Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD21). The school is known for being open to all students, encouraging community involvement, and helping students learn. It helps kids in grades K–5. Teachers at Poe Elementary stress the importance of learning math, reading, and science through technology and hands-on activities. According to state education data, about 35% of the students at Edgar A. Poe Elementary are good at maths. This is a little less than the average for the state, which is about 45%. Teachers can give each student more attention and make lessons that fit their needs because there are about 13 students for every teacher.

Families who are thinking about moving to the Arlington Heights–Wheeling area should know that the average rent for a three-bedroom home is between $2,200 and $2,900 per month. This amount changes based on where the house is, what nearby amenities it has, and how well the property is cared for. The area has a mix of suburban comfort, good schools, and easy access to jobs and public transportation.

Edgar A Poe Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2800 N HIGHLAND AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

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Phone

(847) 670-3200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 22% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
323
Total Students
$76439
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 156 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Edgar A Poe Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 70.9%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic 14.6%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 2.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
70.9%
Asian
11.3%
Hispanic
14.6%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
2.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 323
49.5%
160 Female
50.5%
163 Male

Student Population

323 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Edgar A. Poe Elementary School welcomed Trealla Epps as its new principal, bringing 32 years of experience to strengthen student learning and school growth.

FAQ

Q1:Are there activities outside of school?

Ans:Yes, there are clubs for music, art, STEM, and sports.

Q2:Does the school have special education programs?

Ans:Yes, there are programs that include students with special needs.

Q3:What kinds of technology classes are there?

Ans:Students can use computers, tablets, and coding games.

Q4:How does the school get in touch with parents?

Ans:By sending out newsletters, emails, and using the district's online portal.

Q5:Are there programs to help advanced learners get better?

Ans:Yes, there are advanced math, reading, and STEM enrichment classes.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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