Small and wonderful. If you ever wanted one on one attention this school is capable to do just that!
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/09
My son is in his second year at ELS ans I have to say I am extreamly pleased. At 1st I was unsure if a privite school would be better then public but now I know I made the right choice. He loves going to schools and is always upset when schools is closed. All the descriptions written below are correct
... Read more and accurate. They have so much to offer for a small school. If you are considering a private school put ELS on your short list! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
I am a student at e.l.s. and it's great I have been going there for 4 years and I love it so much I wish it went to high school.If your looking for a kind,smart, school then come to e.l.s. we are lacking the number of students so come to an open house ,chourus concert,or anything and you'll see how great
... Read more this school is!E.L.S. has chourus,band,soccer,softball,baseball,afterschool program,art class,and computer so if your looking for a great learning school come here! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/22/08
Both of my children have spent all of their elementary education years at ELS. My son graduated last year and is in Honors at Farrell and doing very well. This is an exceptional school. All of the teachers, from every grade, know all of the students. My kids could not have had a more enriching experience
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Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
Having a child in High School after spending her elementary years at ELS has made me thankful that I made the right decision for her. She breezed through Freshman year, academically ahead of her friends who attended larger Catholic schools. More importantly, she is a well-rounded, caring individual
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/07
This is only my first year at ELS and I am beyond happy! My son is in Kindergarten and is learning so much. He is already reading, loves math and is learning Spanish too! He loves going to school and being there. He knows a lot of the teachers by name besides his own and he always says hello to the principal.
... Read more This impressed me from a 5 yr old. I love how the older kids know who he is. The parent involvement is wonderful. I go to PTA meetings and events at the school. I can't wait for my daughter to attend ELS as well. I know my children will be safe and cared for while not with me. I'm looking forward to the future years. This school is worth looking into. So glad I did. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/07
This is a great school with loving and caring teachers. Some of the books that the jr high reads are given as reading material in High School. In the math classes in high school the children do extremely well due to the fact that the math that is taught is considered advanced math for the jr high.
... Read more the lower grade have great teachers who take the time to prepare the students for the years ahead. Being a small school has great advantages: all of the children know each other, the teachers in the upper grade know the students in the lower grades. It makes for a comfortable enviroment where the younger children, even in Pre k, are at ease about school. I have had 1 child who just graduated in honors and is going to a great HS, and 1 child in the lower grades. I couldn't be happier. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/05/06
Academically they are right on target. Children seem very happy. they have a music program, foreign language starts in grade 2. Waiting for a new gym to be built. Teachers are GREAT! Would like more parent involvment.
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Posted by a parent on 01/06/06
My child has attended this school for three years now and I see a steady decline in the principal's participation with the parents. I have great concerns about the structural safety of the building.
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/06
The quality of this school is exceptional. The teaching ratio unbeatable compared to other local and city schools. As a parent, I can honestly say that the staff and the parents of each child are beyond others expectations. Working with the school and the staff is also a great pleasure. In a family with
... Read more both parent works, they do take great deals in cooperating with time schedules and meetings. I guess the old adage is right on the money You get what you pay for . Read less
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