Poe Elementary School

400 Peyton St
Raleigh, NC 27610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Poe Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Poe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poe Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Poe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Poe Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Poe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Poe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poe Elementary School's ranking?
Poe Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Poe Elementary School?
272 students attend Poe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Poe Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poe Elementary School?
Poe Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poe Elementary School offer ?
Poe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poe Elementary School part of?
Poe Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Poe Elementary School located?
Poe Elementary School is located in the Southeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Southeast Raleigh.

School Reviews

5   6/21/2021
Poe is a small school that feels like a family. Kids are given so many opportunities to explore their interests and try new things through the magnet program. The teachers and staff are really passionate about nurturing the whole child, empowering them in their own learning, and helping them be as successful as they can be.
- Posted by Teacher - SRT

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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