I have worked in education for 30 years; 5 yrs. in administrations, 17 yrs. at a middle school and 8 yrs. in elementary. The past three years have been at ESE and they have been the best. I have read all of the reviews on ESE and am amazed at a couple of the parents comments about the leadership and
... Read more teachers here, and felt I just had to reply. ESE has teachers who teach with such caring and heartfelt interest of each individual child's success (academic as well as self esteem, support). As for the leadership of this school from the Principal, VP, and support staff it is among the very best, and my experience backs this up. ESE has more extra curriculum activities for the students to be involved in. I wish parents would look beyond their own personal agenda and see all the good and wonderful things happening here. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/23/09
Excellent school, blessed with a wonderful teacher and faculty. The end of the year program was awesome! Very well-organized. Looking forward to next year!
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/09
My son attended this school in the third grade. I was very disappointed in the cirriculum. Class time is devoted to TAKS (state) testing, and the homework to cover the basics is way too much, due to very little time left to cover them in class. The bullying level for my child was extreme. The way this
... Read more school distict handles that is to offer to move the bullied child to a different class. They also do not have any music program such as plays. This was the first school that we have not had a year end program or play. Very disappointing overall. We will put our son in private school next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
I am an involved parent and my child has been at this school for 4 years. ESE has many great teachers in spite of poor leadership by the principal. Great test scores are a reflection on students and teachers. When is MISD going to wake up and smell the coffee? This principal needs to be replaced
... Read more with a loving and positive role model and not one only waiting to retire! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/09
This is the 4th year for my child to attend ESE. I have an older son that has attended 3 different Elementary schools including 2 Private schools. ESE is the biggest school we have ever attended and I feel very welcome and included. I am very involved and make myself available and the administration
... Read more welcomes it. Parents who complain about administration and the Teachers are not giving them a chance or are not involved-in my opinion. The different clubs and Programs available to the children are awesome. Whenever I have had an issue, I have taken it to the Teacher, Counselor, or Principal, and have always been treated fairly and with respect. I would recommend this school to anyone! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
My child has attended ESE for the last 3 years and our experience has been outstanding. I am confused to read about the administration only being concerned about test scores and job security. The staff at ESE are exemplary and they have the rating to prove it. We could not ask for better leadership,
... Read more we have never had a problem with meeting with the teacher or principal and people need to understand that they have schedules too and can not always speak to you when you come to the school. Learn to make an appoitment and look at the situation from the other side and don't be quick to judge our teachers and administration staff. With the recent event of an attack at one of the sister schools, we believe our child is in a safe and supported environment. Keep up the good work ESE and Thanks for being GREAT! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/08
My children attended ESE for 4 years. I absolutely loved every one of their teachers, however I felt administration was only concerned with test scores and job security. The exemplary rating ESE holds means nothing to me at this time. The main goal was that score and not the knowledge our kids will
... Read more need to survive in the world in which we live. The principal was extrememly unsupportive of the facutly/staff, the PTA and only seemed to look out for herself. My children no longer attend this school because dealing with admn was a daily beating. The teachers that worked so hard and cared so much were belittled, at times unmotivated and many tried to transfer to other campuses within our district. I wish MISD would take a closer look at the admin they put in place as leadership makes or breaks a school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
We have two children that started this year after having attended Cora Spencer. The principal is very unfriendly, unprofessional and uncaring about the student's needs. The practive of 'leveling' cause a huge problem with one of our children. One of the teachers that we have is very uncaring and lacks
... Read more motivation to actually bring the kids into the class. I am very disappointed in this school, had no action taken by administration and plan to remove my children ASAP. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/08
This has been a great year for Elizabeth Smith. They received a exemplary status this year. The whole staff is awesome. Keep up the good work.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/08
As a teacher at ESE I find the comment posted on May 18 confusing. The parent says that the 'teachers are great' and then goes on to say 'If you want your children to learn you better put them in another school or teach them yourself.' If in fact the teachers are great they why would it be suggested
... Read more that people put their children in different schools or teach them at home? Teachers at ESE are highly qualified, sensitive to issues facing students and families in the busy world we are living in, and dedicated to providing the highest quaility education to all students. Teachers meet weekly as grade level teams and monthly, or as needed, with administrators to discuss the needs of the students. I am proud to be a part of a school that cares so much for their students. Read less
School Profile for Elizabeth Smith Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
476
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
25
Arts
Art
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Mansfield schools — Elizabeth Smith Elementary School is located at 701 S Holland Rd, Mansfield TX 76063. 701 S Holland Rd is in the 76063 ZIP code in Mansfield, TX The school district for Elizabeth Smith Elementary School is the Mansfield Independent School District. Elizabeth Smith Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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