I totally disagree with the negative comments about the administration of the school. I have taught at other schools and returned to Northampton because of the strong instructional leadership and caring attitudes of the school administrators. The staff and students love our principals!
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Posted by a teacher on 08/26/08
Super teachers and an excellent PFO makes this one of this better schools in the area. I must agree that the leadership in the admin. side of the school is weak and lacking.
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Posted by a parent on 08/13/08
They say you can tell alot about a school by the looks on people's faces....well, at Northampton the students and staff overall seem very happy. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. Students hug the teachers and principals, so it's obvioius they are comfortable in this school. The instruction
... Read more is very good and teachers keep in good contact with parents. One complaint....the traffic is horrible....sure wish the county would help the school by building a center turning lane out front! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
The staff at this school is outstanding. The principal sets a tone of caring and concern for the students and staff. The instruction is strong. The level of dedication is incredible.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
The PFO at Northampton is outstanding coming up with innovative fundraisers to benefit the teachers and students. Quality of teaching is excellent. Although leadership at the principle level [seems] dogmatic in thinking teachers overcome this with their caring and professionalism.
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Posted by a parent on 12/15/07
This is an excellent school with dedicated, caring teachers and administrators! Children are at the center of everything that happens at the school. Parents are welcomed warmly and always treated with respect. I love this school!
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Posted by a other on 12/03/07
The teachers at Northampton are very good and care about the students. The area of concern is that the administration ties the hands of the teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 12/02/07
This is an excellent school that offers parental involvement and a fantastic education to all! I enjoyed the 2 years (3rd & 4th) grade that we were able to spend at this school. The staff were always happy and pleasant - a good sign that the principal is doing something right! The kids were always
... Read more happy and my daughter had the best teachers both years! Unlike previous schools in the area! I definitely recommend this school to anyone looking! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/02/07
This school has a very good level of parental involvement. I have been pleased with the quality of education in grade 1.
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/06
My children have loved attending Northampton Elementary! I love the fact that this school is withing walking distance to the Northampton neighborhood, and is also right next to Hildebrandt Intermediate School and Klein Oak High School. Klein Oak just became an IB school this year, and is the only IB
... Read more school other than Bellaire and Lamar, that are both located in Houston. We have loved the teachers and the teaching at Northampton, and would highly recommend it and the other schools mentioned. I would like to see the Y after school program at this school however. The daycares in this area are either non-existent or not worth mentioning. Working moms are forced to find babysitting services within their neighborhoods. We have two excellent Y's in the area now, Shadowbend and the brand new Branch Crossing. What will it take to get this program at our schools? Read less
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Spring schools — Northampton Elementary School is located at 6404 Root Rd, Spring TX 77389. 6404 Root Rd is in the 77389 ZIP code in Spring, TX The school district for Northampton Elementary School is the Klein Independent School District. Northampton Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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