I will be moving out of this school distric soon. My son is not reading where he should be and their only response is to hold him back. He does not qualify for other 'services' available to other children because he has been tested and does not have a learning disability. So they will not help him
... Read more in any way. I pay for tutors out of my own pocket and if he ever fails a TAKS test the decision to hold him back 'will be taken out of my hands.' This school has very caring teachers but the principal and district as a whole is only interested in their TEA rating. I would not give them ANY stars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
I love this school. My daughter is in the new Dual Language Program and I can't say enough about her 2 teachers, Ms. Agularia and Ms. Webber. I have a talker and they have worked with me on ways to encourage her to do better and focus on her studies. Everyone at the school seems to be on target with
... Read more where they want the kids to go and do. As far as 40 kids and two teachers, you have the right to remove your kids from this type of class if you so choose. I like the fact that they have classrooms for every type of learner. I love the fact that this school is forward thinking in starting the Dual language or combine classrooms. It only betters the child. According to research my child should speak, write, & understand Spanish and English by 5th grade. WOW!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I am really pleased so far with Roanoke Elementary. The interaction between the PTA and the teachers that I've seen is definitely not what I expected after the school district I came from. Last week, the school received the Exemplary School Award and the celebration brought tears to my eyes. The children
... Read more all received t-shirts funded by the Roanoke City Council or City Hall, can't remember which. The PTA had asked them for their help. The principal had them all close their eyes and put on the shirts as they were passed out - still keeping their eyes closed. Afterwards, the children opened their eyes and saw their shirts. The principal gave a speech to tell them how wonderful they each were and then a million balloons fell from the ceiling as the music 'Celebrate' started playing. The children were allowed to jump up and play with the balloons. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/08
My daughter was in Mrs. Buford's class in Kindergarton and I can't say enough about her! She was awesome with the kids and you can see the love she has for teaching. We transferred here from Okc. in January 07 and the whole school made my daughter feel welcome. The principal, the nurse and office personel
... Read more introduced themselves to her the day we enrolled. I thought we were just blessed to have been put in Mrs. Buford's class but my daughter is now in 1st grade and Mrs. Maunsell is just as great! The teachers really focus on the kids and encourage them. The morning round-up is awesome and really gets the kids motivated. The school has a lot of field trips and makes learning fun for the kids. My daughter started 1st grade reading very well, counting to 100, doing addition and subtraction up to 10. Thanks for everything! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
I took my child out of this school and now have to pay for her elemantary education. If your child is having any problems at all the only answer they have at this school is hold them back. The priciple told me that not all children are college materal. We're talking about a second grader here! She is
... Read more now in a great school and was on B honor roll last sem. The Principal makes all the difference and the one at this school just does not care at all!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
My daughter is about to finish first grade and she still can't read well! They tell me she is on track but she still isn't reading anywhere near as well as my son was at her age. My son learned to read at a different school and he was reading extremely well by her age. The class rooms have over 40 kids
... Read more in them with 2 teachers in each room. They spend way too much time teaching just what is needed to pass the TAKS test. Over all I just expect more from my kids school than this. I bought a house in a different school district all together, just to get away from this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
Great school. High employee turnover. Parents are encouraged to be involved. If your child needs extra help the staff go out of their way to help. Only problem I have is teachers are moved around every year. You never know who the teachers are for each grade.
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Autism Specialists, Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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Roanoke schools — Roanoke Elementary School is located at 606 N Walnut St, Roanoke TX 76262. 606 N Walnut St is in the 76262 ZIP code in Roanoke, TX The school district for Roanoke Elementary School is the Northwest Independent School District. Roanoke Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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