#956 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#15745 of 50,301 nationally
About Poe El
Poe El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 748 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 956th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 748.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Poe El ranks 49th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Poe El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Poe El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lanier Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,485 students · 1.6 km away
Roberts El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students · 1.8 km away
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students · 2.2 km away
Lamar H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,968 students · 2.3 km away
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students · 2.4 km away
Debakey H S for Health Prof
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
929 students · 2.4 km away
River Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
777 students · 2.5 km away
Macgregor El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 2.6 km away
West University El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,183 students · 3.0 km away
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
494 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Gilbert F M El
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Bill Sybert School
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748 students
Bess Brannen El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Poe El a good school?
Poe El has a Success Index (US) of 63.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #956 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Poe El rank in Texas?
Poe El ranks #956 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #15745 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poe El?
Poe El had 748 students in 2025.
Is Poe El a elementary school or a high school?
Poe El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Poe El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poe El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.