Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgar A Poe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgar A Poe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgar A Poe Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgar A Poe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar A Poe Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar A Poe Elementary School's ranking?
Edgar A Poe Elementary School is ranked #1300 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edgar A Poe Elementary School often compared to?
Edgar A Poe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, J W Riley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edgar A Poe Elementary School?
323 students attend Edgar A Poe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edgar A Poe Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar A Poe Elementary School?
Edgar A Poe Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgar A Poe Elementary School offer ?
Edgar A Poe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edgar A Poe Elementary School part of?
Edgar A Poe Elementary School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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