Ewa Villages

I was optimistic when I initially read reviews about the school but over time it’s proving to be less than stellar. academics aside, I am having a hard time with the amount of inappropriate and unsafe behavior that appears to be tolerated in classrooms and on campus. every year, my children have consistently been placed in class with students who curse at them, make explicit comments, yell at their teachers, and even become physical in the classroom, from pushing others to throwing items and even fighting. me, my partner, and my neighbors having similar problems have spoken to many member of the school staff regarding these problems, but my kids still come home with reports of the same things occurring. i really wanted to give a positive review, but that is very hard to do when i do not feel like the school takes the safety of it students seriously. it doesn’t seem to matter who we talk to at the school. The inappropriate behavior of kids is clearly tolerated, and nobody is being accountable in any way that makes a lasting change. why are these students who don’t seem to want an education able to get in the way of everyone else’s opportunity to learn or at least feel comfortable in class?

Two of my children attended Ewa Elementary School. One went in 5th grade and one went for 1st and 2nd. I couldn’t have asked for a better elementary school. The staff are always welcoming in the front office. When I needed to register the children they helped me finish all of the paperwork. Ms. Samson taught 5th grade and was so engaging with the students and with the parents. In addition, Ms. Ogata is a wonderful and caring 2nd grade teacher! They use Seesaw app so the communication is always available. I get daily updates and daily videos where I can hear my child read and answer questions! Ewa Elementary goes above and beyond!

My son attended this school and it truly was the worst experience we have ever had with an Elementary School! Not only was he bullied and the staff did nothing about it, he was also punched, hit, pushed around, belittled, and name called...the school did nothing! They would neglect to notify me of anything until after my child came home from school, so around 4:30pm in the evening. They would give me some nonsense reason as to what happened, then they facilitated an apology and dismiss the kids back to class with no follow through on their actions. I also felt his academics were broadly overlooked and neglected until I took it to review with the administration and only then did something finally happen. There is a lack of extracurricular activities such as P.E., music or an art class. Also, the kids are not allowed to run around the playground at recess! I have never been more disappointed with a school than this one.

I would not recommend this school, especially for military families.We found the school to be very academically rigorous, with little balance for students. One of our biggest disappointments was the lack of regular specials such as PE, art, and music. Instead, these subjects were primarily taught by classroom teachers, which was not what we expected from an elementary school.I was also disappointed by the overall school culture. During my time volunteering at a school event, I personally heard teachers speaking negatively about other students in front of parents, which I found unprofessional. I was also uncomfortable with the way some teachers spoke to students. The tone often came across as harsh and dismissive rather than patient and encouraging, and it did not create the kind of positive learning environment I wanted for my child.The campus itself also left a poor impression. The grounds often appeared unkempt, with weeds throughout the property, and the playground did not seem adequate for the number of students using it. Even driving by, the school often looked neglected.Overall, our family’s experience was disappointing. If you have the option, I would strongly encourage you to research other schools and consider requesting a different placement before enrolling your child.