Poe Classical School in Chicago, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Poe Classical School is an urban public school in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299. It serves 227 students in grades K - 7 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.6:1. Its teachers have had 117 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 7

227 Students

11 Teachers

10538 S Langley Ave

Chicago, IL 60628 View local requests

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Poe Classical School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Agboola

Mrs. Kallianis

Mrs. Mary Ann Botero, LMSW

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Poe Classical School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Poe Classical School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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