Piper is a great family friendly school. The district has just given all schools new technology resources, the students love the new smartboards and their new computer labs. The Principal is very caring and works very hard, he remembers kids names, which for kids in elementary school is awesome. They
... Read more are starting to get more after school activites as well. They do a great job with limited space and resources. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/16/09
It is a great small school with a caring faculty:)
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
The teachers are great and the principal is outstanding he ready gets involved in all the school activities. You can tell he really cares for his students and his staff. :)
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Posted by a parent on 05/31/08
This is an awsome school love the teachers and the principal knows all the children very well which is great, it makes my child feel important and cared about. Although i think we need a better plan to help the kids who are having a little trouble getting the lessons taught by the teachers. There needs
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/07
Time for an update on Piper School. In 2005 we put 6th grade in the middle school which made more room for k-5. The school, teachers, principal and staff are fabulous. You couldn't ask for more. The music teacher has brought the school to a new level. With Echo classes for the advance student and
... Read more special ed teachers for the children who need help you get a well rounded education for all. You will love the family feel of the school. The principal knows every student and really cares about them. They have some after school activities but no sports program due to cutbacks. Parents envolvement in their child's education is great but they are not much for volunteering for the PTA. You will be happy in this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/07
Mr. Fontanetta has really turned this school around. He cares about the children, parents and the staff. My sons have really enjoyed the school and has gotten a great education. The teachers are all great and most have their masters degree. We also have some new teachers that are bringing fresh ideas
... Read more to the school. The music teacher has put on of the greatest performances I've seen with grade school children. You will love this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/07
Piper school is a very family oriented school. There teachers are the best you could ever want for your children. But above all I appreciate the learning curriculum because it pushes kids to learn more and to learn that learning is fun. A kids brain is like a sponge the more information to give the the
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
Piper is a great school.The staff is very caring and are very much about getting to know the student on an individual level approaching their needs.
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/06
I agree totally with July 2004. My sons attend Piper school since pre-k. We ve never had any problems with the school until this year. Things are getting bad. My son complains every day that the teacher has no control of the class. Every day I hear complaints from my son stating he could not
... Read more hear the lesson due to loud children. My son is an A - B student. My son hates attending Piper school & would like to change schools. Before anyone says anything he is not having problems with bullies. The children at Piper are great children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/04
I had two kids in piper school I am very happy with the principal teachers and staff it has been a gteat experience for my self and my children. my youngest is still at piper and she loves every one there I just want to say thanks to every one a piper school
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
320
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
21
Number of classrooms:
12
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Berwyn schools — Piper Elementary School is located at 2435 S Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn IL 60402. 2435 S Kenilworth Ave is in the 60402 ZIP code in Berwyn, IL The school district for Piper Elementary School is the Berwyn South School District 100. Piper Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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