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Poe Elem Classical School

10538 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 106 of 1380 in Illinois

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Poe Elem Classical School

10538 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 106 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Poe Elem Classical School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 62% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
227
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.08%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 8.37%
Black 85.02%
Two+ Races 3.52%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.08%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
8.37%
Black
85.02%
Two+ Races
3.52%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 227
44.93%
102 Female
55.07%
125 Male

Student Population

227 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

227 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Poe Elem Classical School Contact Information

Address

10538 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

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Phone

(773) 535-5525

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TOP 106 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Poe Elem Classical 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

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Poe Elem Classical School has finished a large and much-anticipated interior renovation of the main student cafeteria, including brand new, modern round tables and very comfortable, ergonomically-sound seating arrangements. The newly renovated and brightly lit lunchroom environment is now considerably more welcoming, incredibly spacious and vastly more conducive to positive student socialization and relaxation. All grade levels are really thoroughly enjoying the beautiful new dining setup, the enhanced daily comfort, and the improved aesthetic atmosphere during their daily scheduled nutritional meal times.

FAQ

Q1. What is Poe Elem Classical School’s philosophy of teaching?

Ans. Poe Elem Classical School follows a classical education model emphasizing critical thinking, logic, and a knowledge base.

Q2. How often do parent-teacher conferences take place at Poe Elem Classical School?

Ans. Poe Elem Classical School holds formal parent-teacher conferences two times a year to discuss student progress and goals.

Q3. What type of library resources are available at Poe Elem Classical School?

Ans. Poe Elem Classical School has a great library with a lot of fiction, nonfiction, and digital resources.

Q4. Do students at Poe Elem Classical School get free or reduced price lunch?

Ans. Yes, Poe Elem Classical School offers healthy breakfast and lunch choices each day that meet federal dietary guidelines.

Q5. How does Poe Elementary Classical School create an awareness of the environment?

Ans. Poe Elem Classical School has a recycling program and a student-led community garden to teach sustainability.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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