El Dorado is a great school! The nurse, teachers and staff are very attentive and caring. One of the 5th grade teachers, Ms. Comer, helps to keep learning fun. The children get to earn play money and use it to purchase items in an auction.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
I have two sons attending El Dorado and have been very pleased with teachers and staff. I felt like the principal, Mr. Smith, could have handled a few things better but overall I have been happy. I'm very excited about the renovations and new construction. The school is about to get a huge 'facelift'.
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/08
My children have been in this school a year. I am so pleased with all of the staff, including the teachers and principal. Everyone communicates well, my children are treated with respect and listened to.;
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
I have two kids that attended this school for the past three years from k-2nd grade. First two years where great. Teachers had a good communication with the kids and there parents and Ms. Newman the principal ran a tied ship was wonderful very personable. This school (06-07) year Ms. Newman went to a
... Read more new school and vice-principal Mr. Smith took her place. Its gone down hill from that. So needless to say I am very disappointed with the school. So I advice any parent who's moving to El Dorado to do their homework on this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
This is an excellent school. Teachers keep you posted on your child's progress and any issues that need to be addressed. Great staff. I have 1 child that went there and 1 currently enrolled there, I love this school!
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/06
My daughter has gone to El Dorado for three years.She has had wonderful teachers and we have had no problems with any staff members. Parents are encouraged to be involved. The teachers have always communicated and updated me on any issues.
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Posted by a parent on 02/24/06
The Principal is outstanding so far. My kids started attending 7 yrs ago and the oldest has now moved on to middle school. He is doing well. The teaching staff seems very good overall.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/05
I have had all 4 of my childern attended El Dorado Elementary school. Due to the excellent leadership of the principal, Mrs. Donna Newman, and the hard working teackers K-5, all 4 of my kids went on to be accepted to advanced studies in NASA ( National Aeronautics and Space Agency)School of Applied Technology.
... Read more Now, my oldest son has moved on to be accepted to the highest rated high school program in the nation, DATA. As for activities, the school has one of the best primary school choirs (Musical Mustangs) in the state. The motto of the school is, Excellence of Self, Community, and Family through Education. I believe this will sum up my feelings on this school. I would be proud to tell any parent that this is the place to go for your childs education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
Administrators and teachers go the extra mile to assist each student to be successful, even teaching on Saturdays. Teachers work with students and parents on learning strategies. Lots of activities involving students and parents, a real neighborhood school. Always an open door policy. Taks scores
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Posted by a parent on 05/19/05
I haven't even had the chance to register my daughter in school yet, but if this school's adminstrative staff relates to the school's overall performance, you couldn't pay me to let my daughter attend this school. I just called today to inquire about registering my daughter in Kindergarten, and was shocked
... Read more at how rude and impolite the woman was on the other end of the phone. My husband and I are moving from Washington to San Antonio - while looking at real estate I decided I would call schools as well. I'm glad that I did, because we will not be moving to any home within this school's area! Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed at the first impression for this school! Read less
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San Antonio schools — El Dorado Elementary School is located at 12634 El Sendero St, San Antonio TX 78233. 12634 El Sendero St is in the El Dorado neighborhood and 78233 ZIP code in San Antonio, TX The school district for El Dorado Elementary School is the North East Independent School District. El Dorado Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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