I find it hard to even give this school one star. From the very first day of school last year we had nothing but problems. The school has no sense of organization....communication...discipline...encouragement...nothing at all. Trying to get a returned call from a teacher or any type of staff is like
... Read more pulling teeth. My kids will NOT return to Bales. I seriously recommend they get it together. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
The one and a half stars for this school I give to the Teachers that are there to TEACH my 2 kids and for the office faculty that are THERE TO HELP you and answer the many questions and concers of Many Parents. I know that even if you the parent has one day to give to your childs teacher to help him/her
... Read more you get a different AND a BETTER understanding of the Adults WHO want to be at Bales Teaching or are there to Socialize. I am doing my best to NOT bring my kids back next year! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/10/09
I don't how anyone could possibly give Bales elementary even one star. The principal in non-exsistent, they never answer the phone, or return calls. I have walked into the office many times to phones just ringing. How can we expect our children to show respect and good nature to others when the people
... Read more they spend most of their time around (teachers and faculty) aren't they role-models they should be? I am extremely disappointed with the discipline at Bales, The things that children get away with are unbelievable. The faculty don't seem to care about the well-being of our children and like to sweep things under the rug. Plus the lack of motivation from everyone is extremely tiring to those who care and try to carry the workload of everyone else. I have 4 children who won't be returning to Bales next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
Bales is by far the worst school that I have have taken my children to. The classrooms are over crowded and the faculty just doesn't seem to care. I have never been able to get in contact with any of the administration, even when I walk in the school personally or call multiple times in the day. I have
... Read more heard nothing but great things about Westpark Elementary from my friends and plan on enrolling my children there on monday... I hear the have Open enrollment! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
I feel this school problems is with the district not the principal. He is doing the best he can working with what he has.
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Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
I have had experience with another school, West Park Elementary, and I have to say that this school is far above their level of performance. The other elementary school pales in comparison. Bales Elementary's staff and faculty treat you with respect and compassion. There are no politics or unprofessional
... Read more behavior. They are wonderful at doing their job....teaching our children in a safe environment! My daughter loves this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
My kids have only been going to this school for about 10 weeks now. I have never met the principal, who was in the office the day i was enrolling my kids. My kids homeroom teachers are great but as for the rest of my daughters teachers I have had the feel that they just aren't really into teaching them
... Read more at all and just sending it home for the parents to figure out on there own. I am very involved in my kids schooling but when it comes to the amount of homework one child has I aometimes wonder if I as a stay at home mom of 4 would be better off homeschooling my children. I have decided that my kids will not be returning to this school next year I am enrolling them into a private school so they will have a chance to get a education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
This school is awful. I have had 2 of my children attend this school for the last four years, and decided to put them a totally different school district for the current year because of the lack of performance. Unfortunately, my children were ill prepared academically for the new school, because they
... Read more went to Bales, but they are now catching up. Thank goodness I withdrew them when I did, or we would be facing worse challenges. I would not suggest any stars for this school, or district for that matter. I have had extensive dealings with both and haven't received any satisfaction. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
Once again a horrible school in this district. The homework is absurd. My daughter is in 6th grade and looks at the homework like it is second grade work. Not impressed at all.
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/08
This school is horrible. No Princial interaction. Teachers would rather put on a movie than teach. No challenge for the kids, they learn nothing new.
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Buckeye schools — Bales Elementary School is located at 210 S 6th St, Buckeye AZ 85326. 210 S 6th St is in the 85326 ZIP code in Buckeye, AZ The school district for Bales Elementary School is the Buckeye Elementary School District 33. Bales Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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