We moved to San Antonio from out-of-state last fall. We chose Encino Park because of its high ratings and good reviews. However, we were somewhat dissappointed. The school is large, but if the child doesn't shine, it is easy to get lost. There are extra-curriculum activities, but because of the school's
... Read more size only few kids can participate. It is a Core Knowledge school, but there is a strong focus on TAKS. On the positive side, reading buddies is a great program that benefits both older kids and their younger buddies. The WATCHED DOGs program that ecourages fathers to get involved is excelent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/09
This is a wonderful elemetary school with many activities to keep kids involved and learning. Teachers are very competent and care about their students.
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
Every child is treated as special! You will enjoy all aspects of this school- teachers, students, parents and administrators.
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
It s the things that cannot be quantified that make Encino Park a place that you want to send your children. Examples of such qualities abound. If you re lucky enough to have Mrs. Love as your child s 1st grade teacher, you will find a teacher who offers authority and structure, yet is nurturing and
... Read more able to help kids across the learning spectrum succeed. Various events like the PTA s bicycle rodeo and D.A.W.G.S., not to mention the sheer number of parents who drop off and pick up their kids every day, illustrate the high priority that Encino Park parents place on their children s educational environment. Programs like Reading Buddies allow older kids the opportunity to teach their younger peers while giving the young ones new friends to look up to. Unfortunately, it isn t these exemplary qualities that make Encino Park a school of excellence. It should be, but it isn t. Though it is contrary to the other submissions on this site, the most important issue at Encino Park (and a major reason for concern) is the level of importance that is placed on TAKS testing and the maintenance of the School of Excellence label. That said, the level of pressure placed on staff and students is seriously out of the ordinary. Perhaps in the future, the better aspects of top schools will be recognized for what they are. Until then, we ll have to take the good with the bad. Thankfully, there is more good than bad at Encino Park. Good luck! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/08
My son moved from thousand Oaks and we saw a big improvement. Every teacher he had this past three years has been caring and always kepts us informed. Exemplary rating says it all. Too bad we have so many uggly portables. Submitted by a parent
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Posted by a parent on 07/30/08
I would recommend this school to anyone. It really has a lot of parent participation. My son loved his first grade teacher, Mrs. Demers, and we are looking forward to second grade. The staff is very friendly. I wish I had went to such a wonderful school when I was in Elementary School.
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Posted by a parent on 07/09/08
A warm caring loving environment in which all children reach their highest potential.
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Posted by a parent on 12/01/07
The very best. My second and third kids are at Encino Park right now. My son attended 1st-5th there. It has stayed wonderful through all those years. The teachers are very caring and the principal and her staff are first rate.
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Posted by a parent on 10/25/07
The faculty and staff of Encino Park Elementary School are the very best and excel in all academics with a well rounded curriculum. The teachers are all very proficient and dedicated to their job and go above and beyond to make the learning experience a very positive one for each and every student, who
... Read more will advance to middle school with a strong solid learning foundation on which to build on. The parent involvement is phenomenal and it shows with all the volunteers and the strong P.T.A. A very deserving 'thanks' to all the teachers for a very good job well. done. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/07
This is a fabulous campus with outstanding teachers. My child has loved every teacher and assistant that he's ever come in contact with there. The new principal is so welcoming and available to the parents, which is so nice. You can be sure your children are in good hands and are exposed to wonderful
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San Antonio schools — Encino Park Elementary School is located at 2550 Encino Rio, San Antonio TX 78259. 2550 Encino Rio is in the 78259 ZIP code in San Antonio, TX The school district for Encino Park Elementary School is the North East Independent School District. Encino Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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