North Sutton Area

I am extremely disappointed with the way concerns about student safety have been handled at this school. Multiple staff members have witnessed a staff member putting their hands on a student inappropriately, the student also has special needs, and these concerns have reportedly been brought to the principal’s attention on numerous occasions through emails and in-person reports.Despite repeated complaints, no meaningful action appears to have been taken. The student has openly stated that the staff member hits them, yet the staff member continues to work directly with the student. This has left many employees concerned that reports are not being taken seriously and that the well-being of students is not being prioritized.A school should be a safe environment where students are protected and concerns are thoroughly investigated. When multiple people raise the same concerns and nothing changes, it creates a lack of trust in the school’s leadership and commitment to student safety.I hope the appropriate steps are taken to ensure that all reports are properly reviewed and that every student receives the protection and support they deserve.

0 Star — Extremely Disappointing Experience. My experience with Ella Baker School has been deeply frustrating, and I would not recommend this school to parents without doing extensive research first. I feel the school failed to provide the organization, communication, academic support, and student advocacy that children need to succeed. The academic expectations often feel far beyond a reasonable standard, yet the support provided does not match those expectations, leaving students feeling overwhelmed rather than empowered. The administration has been unprofessional and disorganized, and even obtaining basic things like report cards can become unnecessarily difficult. The handling of bullying is especially concerning—when issues are raised, they do not always appear to be addressed effectively, and the same problems can continue from grade to grade without meaningful resolution. Children should not have to repeatedly endure bullying while adults fail to adequately intervene. I am also deeply concerned about how Black children can feel disregarded, overlooked, and inadequately supported when they need advocacy and protection. Every child deserves to feel safe, respected, heard, and valued regardless of race. A school should prepare children for success, not leave families feeling that their children are being set up to fail. Parents considering Ella Baker should ask very serious questions about academic support, bullying, administrative accountability, communication, and the experiences of Black students before making a decision. STAY AWAY FROM THE ELLA BAKER SCHOOL if you care about your children.

Do not work or send your kids to this school. Education is subpar. Admin does not provide any support to teachers. NONE in fact they will go out of their way to push you out. Student behavior is not held accountable. Lots of favoritism and nepotism.