Poe Elementary

Summary:

Poe Elementary is a highly-regarded public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas that serves grades PK-5. With a diverse student population, Poe consistently outperforms the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Texas state averages on academic assessments, making it one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Poe Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.67% of Poe's 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 44.66% for HISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's strong performance extends to specific racial subgroups as well, with Poe's White and Asian students ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. Additionally, Poe maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, contributing to its academic success.

While Poe Elementary serves a more socioeconomically diverse student population than some of its neighboring schools, such as West University Elementary and River Oaks Elementary, it still faces some performance gaps between different racial and socioeconomic subgroups. However, Poe's overall academic achievements, as well as its commitment to serving a diverse community, make it a standout elementary school within the Houston Independent School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 5100 Hazard St
       Houston, TX  77098-5330


(713) 535-3780

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1020th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,909 Help


Students who attend Poe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lanier Middle
High:    Lamar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  736

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.1%
White:
29.6%
African American:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poe Elementary ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Poe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.1%), White (29.6%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poe Elementary is 16.3. 107 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poe Elementary is $8,909. 168 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Poe Elementary 1020th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Poe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.70 1507th 3465 56.5%
2005 49.49 2044th 3475 41.2%
2006 60.04 1536th 3476 55.8%
2007 59.82 1680th 3724 54.9%
2008 63.21 1460th 3768 61.3%
2009 68.73 1177th 3884 69.7%
2010 60.84 1712th 3937 56.5%
2011 70.75 1132nd 4095 72.4%
2012 70.68 1103rd 4206 73.8%
2013 74.17 951st 4221 77.5%
2014 81.56 639th 4260 85.0%
2015 76.66 922nd 4320 78.7%
2016 80.66 711th 4286 83.4%
2017 83.39 598th 4329 86.2%
2018 81.37 633rd 4359 85.5%
2019 73.36 945th 4479 78.9%
2021 88.91 442nd 4578 90.3%
2022 79.66 767th 4581 83.3%
2023 66.89 1300th 4647 72.0%
2024 72.82 1020th 4675 78.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.57 230th 1046 78.0%
2019 81.81 119th 1112 89.3%
2022 85.25 89th 1004 91.1%
2023 63.08 389th 1099 64.6%
2024 76.70 188th 1114 83.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 873rd 3226 72.9%
2019 51.11 1507th 3333 54.8%
2021 63.19 867th 3446 74.8%
2022 56.86 1265th 3487 63.7%
2023 51.97 1579th 3556 55.6%
2024 42.19 2058th 3638 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.59 1852nd 3558 47.9%
2019 48.92 1481st 3684 59.8%
2021 57.18 1068th 3799 71.9%
2022 63.27 934th 3952 76.4%
2023 70.97 652nd 4086 84.0%
2024 79.50 454th 4261 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.03 1964th 4264 53.9%
2019 39.48 2816th 4309 34.6%
2021 46.41 2290th 4451 48.6%
2022 44.64 2510th 4477 43.9%
2023 35.77 3180th 4521 29.7%
2024 45.73 2485th 4560 45.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.50 608th 4306 85.9%
2019 70.39 1002nd 4348 77.0%
2021 84.97 530th 4499 88.2%
2022 80.41 658th 4561 85.6%
2023 67.86 1188th 4588 74.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.96 1789th 3106 42.4%
2019 43.93 2260th 3184 29.0%
2021 64.53 1213th 3006 59.6%
2022 62.89 1256th 2958 57.5%
2023 53.63 1762nd 2980 40.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.95 1322nd 4240 68.8%
2019 48.46 2077th 4295 51.6%
2021 69.51 764th 4331 82.4%
2022 66.57 1011th 4461 77.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.59 675th 4319 84.4%
2019 73.81 864th 4357 80.2%
2021 89.88 359th 4498 92.0%
2022 74.56 931st 4563 79.6%
2023 63.80 1403rd 4585 69.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 512th 1005 49.1%
2019 41.61 697th 1009 30.9%
2021 67.37 290th 967 70.0%
2022 51.74 540th 957 43.6%
2023 53.14 553rd 1015 45.5%
2024 60.12 464th 1035 55.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.28 1365th 2483 45.0%
2019 48.79 1175th 2515 53.3%
2021 72.41 369th 2444 84.9%
2022 57.60 850th 2421 64.9%
2023 31.24 1804th 2443 26.2%
2024 52.33 1020th 2421 57.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.52 930th 4168 77.7%
2019 60.73 1337th 4188 68.1%
2021 57.49 1483rd 4329 65.7%
2022 61.16 1387th 4376 68.3%
2023 57.06 1648th 4401 62.6%
2024 50.36 2086th 4431 52.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Poe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.25 362nd 3127 88.4%
2019 73.07 658th 3142 79.1%
2021 90.33 112th 3082 96.4%
2022 74.92 550th 3082 82.2%
2023 71.23 739th 3106 76.2%
2024 72.24 675th 3078 78.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Poe Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Poe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 160 16 170 n/a n/a n/a 0 755
1989 330 131 8 256 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1990 377 133 10 262 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1991 341 133 6 291 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1992 333 127 6 262 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 326 97 3 292 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1994 352 105 8 303 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1995 311 120 10 263 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 311 120 10 263 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 300 134 12 264 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1998 280 149 13 261 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1999 270 153 18 229 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2000 261 172 21 225 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 282 151 20 228 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2002 298 155 30 224 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 298 155 30 224 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 311 158 34 227 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 300 148 30 234 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2006 309 140 34 240 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2007 294 130 41 257 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 277 113 33 270 4 n/a n/a 0 697
2009 283 118 36 265 4 n/a n/a 0 706
2010 265 136 46 276 7 n/a n/a 0 730
2011 245 116 43 300 5 0 21 0 730
2012 271 114 36 302 3 1 29 0 756
2013 273 115 53 295 2 1 23 0 762
2014 265 114 63 292 2 1 34 0 771
2015 274 120 63 300 2 1 44 0 804
2016 296 111 61 280 1 0 46 0 795
2017 335 108 67 288 1 0 46 0 845
2018 332 106 79 306 1 1 56 0 881
2019 334 100 83 292 2 1 54 0 866
2020 316 77 77 304 2 1 67 0 844
2021 287 72 72 276 2 2 65 0 776
2022 272 78 89 284 0 2 66 0 791
2023 254 105 81 289 0 3 58 0 790
2024 218 114 71 266 0 2 65 0 736

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 755 43.0 17.5 n/a
1989 725 n/a n/a n/a
1990 782 47.0 16.6 n/a
1991 771 46.8 16.4 n/a
1992 728 48.0 15.1 34.9
1993 718 46.0 15.6 39.6
1994 768 48.5 15.8 38.2
1995 704 46.9 15.0 37.9
1996 704 46.9 15.0 37.9
1997 710 46.6 15.2 39.7
1998 703 47.5 14.8 37.1
1999 670 48.6 13.8 37.9
2000 679 47.6 14.3 34.6
2001 683 44.4 15.4 33.8
2002 707 45.0 15.7 34.8
2003 707 45.0 15.7 34.8
2004 730 49.5 14.7 33.8
2005 712 49.0 14.5 36.5
2006 723 49.0 14.8 40.8
2007 724 48.5 14.9 31.4
2008 697 47.0 14.8 35.7
2009 706 47.0 15.0 36.7
2010 730 46.0 15.8 34.9
2011 730 42.4 17.1 31
2012 756 42.0 17.9 24.7
2013 762 43.3 17.5 40.9
2014 771 42.4 18.1 35.5
2015 804 42.0 19.1 32
2016 795 43.0 18.4 30.4
2017 845 43.7 19.3 28.5
2018 881 44.7 19.6 27.9
2019 866 44.0 19.6 26.2
2020 844 44.2 19.0 26.7
2021 776 44.0 17.6 27.2
2022 791 43.0 18.3 30.3
2023 790 46.0 17.1 33.8
2024 736 45.0 16.3 35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 755 43.0 17.5 n/a
1989 725 n/a n/a n/a
1990 782 47.0 16.6 n/a
1991 771 46.8 16.4 n/a
1992 728 48.0 15.1 34.9
1993 718 46.0 15.6 39.6
1994 768 48.5 15.8 38.2
1995 704 46.9 15.0 37.9
1996 704 46.9 15.0 37.9
1997 710 46.6 15.2 39.7
1998 703 47.5 14.8 37.1
1999 670 48.6 13.8 37.9
2000 679 47.6 14.3 34.6
2001 683 44.4 15.4 33.8
2002 707 45.0 15.7 34.8
2003 707 45.0 15.7 34.8
2004 730 49.5 14.7 33.8
2005 712 49.0 14.5 36.5
2006 723 49.0 14.8 40.8
2007 724 48.5 14.9 31.4
2008 697 47.0 14.8 35.7
2009 706 47.0 15.0 36.7
2010 730 46.0 15.8 34.9
2011 730 42.4 17.1 31
2012 756 42.0 17.9 24.7
2013 762 43.3 17.5 40.9
2014 771 42.4 18.1 35.5
2015 804 42.0 19.1 32
2016 795 43.0 18.4 30.4
2017 845 43.7 19.3 28.5
2018 881 44.7 19.6 27.9
2019 866 44.0 19.6 26.2
2020 844 44.2 19.0 26.7
2021 776 44.0 17.6 27.2
2022 791 43.0 18.3 30.3
2023 790 46.0 17.1 33.8
2024 736 45.0 16.3 35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,027 (13.4%) $6,629 (86.6%) $7,656
2020 $1,212 (14.0%) $7,470 (86.0%) $8,683
2021 $730 (8.2%) $8,178 (91.8%) $8,909

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 945th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1300th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Poe Elementary)6372
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary)6969
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Poe Elementary)3331
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary)5035
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Poe Elementary)5249
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary)4829
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Poe Elementary)6665
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poe Elementary)6157
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Poe Elementary)5240
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students866790
 8.8%
African American100105
 5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian8381
 2.4%
Hispanic292289
 1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White334254
 24%
Two or More Races5458
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.2%33.8%
 7.6%


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Poe Elementary ranks 1020th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Poe Elementary are 36% Hispanic, 30% White, 15% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 736 students attended Poe Elementary.

Students who attend Poe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lanier Middle
High : Lamar High School


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