My son went to kindergarten here. While his teacher was great, the curriculum was less than stellar. The principal is not approachable and when you do speak with him he's demeaning. The kids were left outside one morning completely unattended due to an oversight by the administration. Needless to say
... Read more we no longer attend this school, though it means a 20 minute drive out of the way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
I think that overall the school has done things to improve, but there is much to be desired! I would also appreciate a little more effort in checking to make sure the kids are in class.
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Posted by a parent on 11/06/06
Craycroft Elementary has improved tremendously over the last year. The new principal and teachers have struggled all year to help and turn this school around. I don't know what the new results show specifically, but the changes I have seen have been impressive. The teacher parent interaction has been
... Read more awesome. Academic programs are slowly coming around. The extracuricular activities seem to have taken a backseat to academics, however the music department has a wonderful orchestra teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/06
Grandson attends and he loves it. Organized and good communication andsupport for him-he is adhd
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Posted by a parent on 02/20/06
I have found this school to have many experienced teachers with well developed backgrounds in effective teaching. The faculty is supportive and focused on the individual needs of the children. They have an excellent reading program that raised reading scores across the board considerably. I would like
... Read more to see a more facilitative science and math program. Overall, I love the staff, the extra-curricular activities provided (art, p.e., and music), and most of all, their reading program. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/08/06
The quality of academic programs is very low. The school does not have the resources to handle the current student capacity and teachers are very overwhelmed. Music, art, and sports are available yet the level of parent involvment is practically none. Administration is wonderful but the teacher's can't
... Read more do everything themselves. Ther is little to no parent involvement in this school hence the current progress and label of failing. Outstanding principal who has not been given the time promised to turn the school around. We were told the state would wait until this years test scores were in to determine if they would take over the school and they have made that determination way before testing had even occurred. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/05
I think this is a very good school that is improving. I have seen a big change this year and I hope that it continues. My children and I are much happier with the way things are going now. The school is more friendly, the students are learning lots more, and the building and playground are looking better.
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Posted by a on 05/04/03
i think the teachers should be teaching the children to read better and write better. there is to much messing around in the class rooms,some of the teachers don't keep up with the parents. and don't seam to care if the children learn or not. as far as the principal goes, there has been better principals
... Read more at this school. the look and fill of this school is cold and sad. as far as dress code, the teachers need to dress better. as far as the children, let them be kids and learn to wear things that make them fill good about there selfs. no uniforms for them, let them injoy being there selfs while they are little. life is to unfair for children the way it is. Read less
Posted by a on 03/28/03
I love this school. The teachers are friendly and very helpful. But of course there is always room for improvement. I would like it if uniforms were required. It would also be nice if there was more after school activities that the younger kids could be involved in (1st graders).
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Tucson schools — Craycroft Elementary School is located at 5455 E Littletown Rd, Tucson AZ 85706. 5455 E Littletown Rd is in the 85706 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Craycroft Elementary School is the Sunnyside Unified School District 12. Craycroft Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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