BES is everything my wife and I had hoped. We added 1hr to our commute to send our kids to the best elementary school in the state. I met Dr. Brockhard (principal) at Dutch Fork Elementary prior to the opening of BES and knew that she would lead the school to its full potential. Parents have not been
... Read more disappointed and she sets high goals. This school taps into the childs inner desire to learn and then looks at mom and dad and says Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/05/06
This is a nuturing, academically successful school. they have a wonderful library and information technology. BES has just won the SC reading exemplary school award. The teaching is phenomenal and parent involvement is encouraged.There are alot of parents and grandparents involved. There is an open door
... Read more policy in all classrooms so you can come in anytime and watch how your child is taught. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/06
We have a daughter in kindergarten and as many parents are, we were nervous about sending her to kindergarten. We attended the kindergarten tea in May and we fell in love with the school. Everyone made us feel welcome and I was amazed at the childrens involvement even at the kindergarten level. We
... Read more live close by and are fortunate to be able to walk to school. Daily we speak with the principal and other staff members. My husband and I both volunteer in the classroom and feel very welcomed from the time we step foot on school property. My daughters teachers truely love what they do and it shows in how they treat each child. I cannot say enough about Ballentine Elementary and the staff. We are very lucky. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/19/05
This is our first year at Ballentine, and I must say that I am overly impressed with the quality of teachers, staff, safety etc. I feel extremely blessed to be involved with such a great school! The parent/teacher involvement continues to exceed my expectations every day. I highly recommend Ballentine
... Read more Elementary and look forward to the following years as both of my children grow with the help of this wonderful school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/19/05
My family and I moved to SC in June 2004. With two school aged children (kindergarten and second grade), I was concerned about the quality of schools in SC. After researching test scores for schools in Lexington/Richland 5, I decided that it was the best district. I then visited Ballentine and was amazed
... Read more at the warm welcome that I received. Everyone from the custodial staff to the cafeteria workers were welcoming and friendly. Dr. Brockhardt is a wonderful principal who sincerely cares for all the students at her school. My children both have teachers that are phenomenal. The communtication between teachers and parents is great. I can (and have) e-mailed my children's teachers with questions and get answers the same day. I can't say enough good things about the school. If you are moving to the area, you owe it to your kids to visit Ballentine Elementary! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/05
My family moved here from PA last November(2003). I was nervous because my children had gone to private school and wasn't sure if i would like the public school system. I was told District 5 is the best in the state and Ballentine surpassed all my expectations. My kids and I love the school and all
... Read more the faculty. It is a very safe, loving and wolcoming place for the students as well as the parents. I can honestly say I love it more then my old school in PA, and that says a lot. I never thought that would happen in a million years. I will even go as far to say that it is the BEST school in the entire district, then again I am biased With much Appreciation, Andrea Crusan Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/05
My children attended both Ballentine and River Springs. I am not impressed with either schools, they tend not to push African American children in the correct directions. For example, the second grade teacher thought my child's expectations were to high. My second grader wanted to reach the high expectation
... Read more of reading in higher grades. It is a struggle for teachers willing to tutor children, finally one teacher did. I was so excited. I would advise seek private school for African American children. These schools are not as wonderful as they seem to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/04
Excellent teachers! Great learning environment! Much parent involvement!
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Irmo schools — Ballentine Elementary School is located at 1040 Bickley Rd, Irmo SC 29063. 1040 Bickley Rd is in the 29063 ZIP code in Irmo, SC The school district for Ballentine Elementary School is the Lexington - Richland County Sd 5. Ballentine Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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