The year has just began. So it is hard to know where things will go. What I do know is that my daughter is having a hard time adjusting to this school. The school she moved from had her on a completely different schedule. I'v been working with her every day after school and we talk about what she
... Read more is having the hardest time copeing with and we come up with solutions to those problems. The down side is that there should also another person involved, her teacher. Her teacher knows that she is overwelmed and doesn't appear interesed. So I will refrian frmo developing my finale opinion of this school later in the year, let's see how it goes once my girl is better aclimated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
Anyone looking for an elementary school then DPES is the one. Yes I can relate to all comments about Mr. Wingate and parent involment, but I can say I firmly believe that this will change. In the years that Mr. Faulkner was our principal the parent involment was welcomed with open arms. He always had
... Read more time for any child that came to him and he always made time for any problem that mey come up. Yes, I realize that this has not been the case the last past years, but hearing all the good that Mr. Kleinschmidt has done at his previous school-I believe that we have alot to look forward and I am totally excited. So anyone looking for a great school , 1st through 6th, then DPES is the one. For those who had a bad experience, please do not give up on DPES. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/09
They don't like parental involvement unless you are a member of the cliche. There are some teachers that are impossible to contact and make appts with. There is little to do with extracurricular activities during or after school. We have been disappointed with our experience at Daniel Pratt especially
... Read more with all the hype of how great it is prior to our child's enrollment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/09
DPES has been a very good experience. The levelized reading arrangement is a great advantage. The curriculum is the same at PPS and PES as DPES, but having the delivery modified based on the child's reading level is a great advantage. They also use the Accelerated Reading program which has really
... Read more encouraged my child to read more. The math curriculum for the schools is not very advanced. Parents need to supplement their children's education in reading in math if living in Alabama. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
When International Paper moved us to the Selma office we were initially concerned about the area. We were pleasantly suprised to find Prattville within driving distance. Daniel Pratt elementary has excellent facilities, an outstanding cafeteria and a partnership with the local YMCA for P.E. activities.
... Read more My only complaint would be the quality of instruction. Some teachers are truly outstanding but other teachers we have had are mediocre at best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/08
I have found the staff--including Jason Wingate--to be very helpful with my special needs child. All I've needed to do is meet them halfway. I am very pleased with the education my son is receiving.
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Posted by a parent on 09/13/08
Our daughter just spent 3 years at DPES and now she is in 7th grade in a different state. She got straight A's at DPES and now she is finding out how easy it was to get those A's! She is finding it very difficult to adjust to Jr Hi because DPES didn't challenge her and she is really finding school
... Read more work so much harder at her new school. I would say the first 2 years at DPES were better than the last because the new principal Jason Wingate doesn't seem to be a good leader and he has poor interaction with parents. I can't see how he can remain the principal of the school too much longer with all the complaints he has against him. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/08
I quickly realized that DPES was not for my son. My wife and I were lucky to be able to transfer him so quickly. He is much happier and learning and experiencing much more in the way of the arts and after school activities. We were ingnored by the administration. Problems for us remain unsolved.
... Read more We will not return to this school as long as Mr. Wingate is principal. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
We moved to Prattville in 2005 and were excited to live in the DPES school district. We could not wait for our child attend DPES. He began 1st grade this year and attended for less than 5 days before we transferred him to a new school. Communication with the PE coach and Mr. Wingate was impossible when
... Read more necessary. Many messages and phone calls were never returned. We dreamed of this school, but now it's a memory we hope to forget quickly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
We found the mainstream school to be average at best. We were comforted to see the ranking of 9 before we moved here but this school does not compare to other schools ranked as a 9. I believe most of the teachers are caring professionals but the level of expectation is so low. The administration is
... Read more very difficult to contact, message after message are left with no response. If you have a child with special needs, do not attend any Prattville area schools. The problem comes right from the special education director, Lillie Bowling. It is to the point that I am looking for work elsewhere so my child can get a better education. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,235
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
76
Number of classrooms:
48
Special Education
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Prattville schools — Daniel Pratt Elementary School is located at 420 Harvest Loop, Prattville AL 36066. 420 Harvest Loop is in the 36066 ZIP code in Prattville, AL The school district for Daniel Pratt Elementary School is the Autauga County School District. Daniel Pratt Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 1 - 6.
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