The staff is very friendly and professional. They Principal and Asst. Principal are both very hands on and active in the school activities from the start of the school day greetings to PTA involvement. I am glad I had my child transferred to Easley!
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Posted by a parent on 07/23/09
Easley is a wonderful school. My daughter was in ECU class w/ Ms. St John and team and they have done wonders w/ her. We will dearly miss them for this is Chelsea's last year. I will recommend Easley to all whom have kids. Thanks again ladies...
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
The principal and vice principal are ruining this school. It was, at one time, an outstanding school. I even know teachers, there, who are frustrated with the administration and it's lack of support. Take notice the overturn they've had during the past few years. Unfortunately, some of the ones who
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Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
I am a retired teacher who has come back to support I get from the administration, the quality of teachers and the wonderful students. Whenever I have had a problem of any sort, the Principal and Assistant Principal the school system to substitute teach. Easley is my favorite school because of the
... Read more have been there in an instant. The lesson plans I receive are always very detailed and everyone is always there volunteering to help. Of special notice to me is that the Principal and Assistant Principal always say 'Thank you for being here today'. That makes me feel very welcome and needed. I honestly feel that the students get a very high quality education in a cheerful and nuturing environment. I also feel that schools don't get much better than this one. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/23/08
Easley does have a great 'reputation'. But don't believe the hype. Not 'all' the teachers are great or caring or concerned about the student. The principal is the least concerned about what is or is not going on in the classroom. I believe that right now he is enjoying the ride on Easley's reputation.
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
I agree with the parents expressing concern about Easley's principal. Overall, Easley has a lot of good things happening and IF you get a good teacher and are able to 'coast along,' your experience will be great. However, if you encounter conflict or raise a question that challenges the bureaucracy,
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/08
I also have had a positive experience at Easley up until this year. However, this was the first year that I needed the principals help on a situation. I agree with the parent below. The principal is not interested in doing anything meaningful to help. Easley is great as long as your child is coasting
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/08
We've had a positive experience at Easley until this year. Our child has a teacher that is 'burnt out and grumpy' as the parent below states. We've had several meetings with the prinicpal, but find that he's not really interested in doing anything meaningful to help. We're looking at private schools
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/08
I find it interesting that out of all the reviews of Easley only one individual found things wrong with the school. That is always an 'eye-opener' for me. Something wrong with the person reviewing instead? It is a wonderful school and the teachers/staff/principal should be commended for doing an excellent
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/08
My grandson recently began kindergarten at Easley and we are hearing only wonderful things about his teachers, class, staff and overall environment and care. We could not be happier! Many thanks to everyone at Easley who surely understands that a child's elementary experiences mold the remainder of
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
625
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
50
Number of classrooms:
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Durham schools — Easley Elementary School is located at 302 Lebanon Cir, Durham NC 27712. 302 Lebanon Cir is in the 27712 ZIP code in Durham, NC The school district for Easley Elementary School is the Durham Public School District. Easley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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