Edgar A Poe Elem School

2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

www.ccsd21.org

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School, located in the Heritage neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a highly regarded K-5 institution within Arlington Heights School District 25. The school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community atmosphere. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating enrichment opportunities designed to foster both critical thinking and social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Poe Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. The school actively encourages parent involvement through a very active PTA, which sponsors numerous extracurricular activities, community events, and school-wide programs that enhance the overall educational experience. With a reputation for high standardized test scores and a focus on educating the "whole child," Poe Elementary remains a centerpiece of the Arlington Heights community, frequently cited by local families for its stability and academic excellence.

317

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgar A Poe Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	29
Two or More	26

White
224 (70.7%)
Hispanic
37 (11.7%)
Asian
29 (9.1%)
Two or More
26 (8.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wheeling CCSD 21
Phone:	(847)670-3200
Website:	http://www.ccsd21.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 34