My kindergartner is in Ms. Caitlin Meseck's class. He is a little advanced in reading for his age. Ms. Meseck has done a wonderful job giving him extra home work and new challenges within the school setting. From my experience with other schools, there are teachers that would have taken advantage of
... Read more the break (not having to teach). Not Ms. Meseck-she and Mrs. Calhoun continue to go above and beyond the call of duty. I can not express in words how delighted I am to know there are teachers who truly care about children and academics! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/09
The teachers and students are great. It is a great place for kids to learn, I love to volunteer there and catch the excited spirit of the kids to learn. The teachers really care for each student and want only the best for them. The principal is awsome too!
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
Little River has been a wonderful educational experience for our son. We could pay thousands of dollars for a private school education--but why do that when there's a wonderful school here in our community? He loves to learn, has friends from all sorts of backgrounds, and thinks school is great. We're
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
We've been thrilled with the quality of education, classroom environment, caring teachers, and great facilities. Our son has loved Little River!
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
Great Principal who shows great concern and understanding for each child as an individual. Although not related specifically to this school please see below if you have a child in kindergarten or first grade with possibility of being retained. Keep in mind when retention is a possibility that
... Read more you can't always judge a child's ability due to academic performance during kindergarten and first grade years. They catch up in maturity during second grade and beyond. There is much research documenting this and one study done involving expert opinion and studies of child psychologists in a study at UNC. You know you child better than anybody else so use the knowledge you have as a parent of your child and do as much research as possible when making the decision to retain or promoted to first or second grade. Have a great summer with your kids and keep them reading! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/08
We have been parents of Little River students for 6 years and we love our school! The teachers are the best and the the parent involvement is huge. Go Little River Beavers!
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Posted by a parent on 10/13/06
This is truly a school of excellence, from the principal, to the teachers, to the auxillary staff! The PTA is incredible & has a great working relationship with the school staff. There is a school chorus for 4th & 5th graders that our son has been involved in & he has loved it! We have been so happy
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/06
I have two 1st grades, and they are doing very well. My twin girls are reading outstanding and picking up on their math skills well. Little River is an OUTSTANDING school, because of the principal, teachers, and supporting staff. They really focus on the students and pushes them to do better than just
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Posted by a parent on 03/10/06
My son is in 5th grade at this school. This school has really exceeded my expectation with their dedicated and hard working teachers and Principal! I am looking forward to my 4 year old starting kindergarden here!
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Durham schools — Little River Elementary School is located at 2315 Snow Hill Rd, Durham NC 27712. 2315 Snow Hill Rd is in the 27712 ZIP code in Durham, NC The school district for Little River Elementary School is the Durham Public School District. Little River Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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