Cullen Elem School vs Poe Elem Classical School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 482 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students
Poe Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
| Measure | Cullen Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Poe Elem Classical School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2130 of 2,303 | #54 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47907 of 50,301 | #2801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 176 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 77% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe Elem Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 14.4).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 12%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 97.2%).
- •Cullen Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Poe Elem Classical School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 176.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cullen Elem School better than Poe Elem Classical School?
On the Success Index (US), Poe Elem Classical School ranks higher (84.2 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cullen Elem School and Poe Elem Classical School?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullen Elem School: 176. Poe Elem Classical School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullen Elem School and Poe Elem Classical School rank in Illinois?
Cullen Elem School is 2130th of 2,303 and Poe Elem Classical School is 54th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).