My son is in kindergarden and we really love this school. All of the teachers are so friendly and want the children to thrive. The staff is very receptive to having parent volunteers and makes you feel welcome. The school has high standards for their students but I don't feel like it is crammed down
... Read more our throats. All of the teachers who teach music, art, spanish, gym, and library are outstanding. We are a small town with a great school! Most of the time all you have to do is mention ORE and you get a look of envy from other parents in nearby districts. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
This is our first year at Oak Ridge Elementary and so far we are more than thrilled. Our daughter is thriving and adjusted well. We are please with her Teacher, the school system and the PTA.
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
We moved to Oak Ridge in 2003, there were plans to build a new school then but finally in 2005 the entire school opened. It is wonderful for the students to not be outside in trailers at all. The teachers have alot of parent volunteers and any time I have had questions or problems they have been addressed
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/06
Simply put: The best school in the county. Good students, good parents, good teachers. Go to the next county over and you can compare. They have just built a new school, so I think the over crowding will get better.It is odd to see some of the negative reviews here. Some people can't be pleased and
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Posted by a parent on 12/28/05
This school is very cool and unfriendly with the exception of the secretary. I think it has gotten too big. There is a very condescending attitude about parents and students with special needs. It is not an open, welcoming school. Teachers are primarily interested in test scores. Have not seen much
... Read more thinking beyond 'dittos'. On the surface the school looks great but dig a little deeper and I think you will decide to find a more pleasant environment for your child. We moved our daughter to another school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/05
Poor discipline strategy. Teachers were not very parent friendly. Curriculum was not challenging or hands on alot of ditto work.
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/05
Oak Ridge is a wonderful school with very experienced teachers and leadership. There are always parent volunteers around, and very open communication between parents and teachers. The academics are top quality.
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Posted by a parent on 06/28/05
Moved here from the Northeast and an area known for A+ schools. Very impressed with the caring environment, open door policy toward parent participation/partnership, professional approach to teaching and kindness/warmth of BOTH students and teachers and staff. Really great school! Some classes have
... Read more gotten big as students move in, BUT they divide them up and hire another teacher as state law requires when the max. is hit (without any ?). I have a K and 3rd grader and BOTH have been challenged here more than in their previous school in the Northeast, and both have adjusted great. Lots of transplants in this area as well which I think makes the school a better place, and makes it easier for new students coming in to make new friends. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/05
A wonderful school. We just moved here from N. VA,and are very impressed by the teachers and academic environment. My child has really excelled here.
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Posted by a parent on 04/07/05
Highly stressed teachers. Not very child friendly. Even the janitor feels he can discipline children. Population in area has already outgrown school being built. Very large classes.
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Oak Ridge schools — Oak Ridge Elementary School is located at 2050 Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge NC 27310. 2050 Oak Ridge Rd is in the 27310 ZIP code in Oak Ridge, NC The school district for Oak Ridge Elementary School is the Guilford County School District. Oak Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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