Grantswood Community Elementary School
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9 reviews
1979 Grantswood School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Grantswood Community Elementary SchoolThe reviews for this school needs updating the front office support are amazing and made me and my kids feel welcomed. The principal goes over and beyond , she’s so sweet and cool. My kids love this school after transitioning from Georgia, they love the xtra care the teachers, principals, etc gives. I love this school.
Posted by a parent on 11/13/2023My child is finishing up her 2nd grade year at Grantswood. The teachers are great, super sweet. Somme of the office staff could use a personality. My only complaint with Grantswood is the fact they are suggesting I hold my child back but her grades don't reflect the need. I am just not sure holding her back will benefit her. I am contemplating sending her on to third a hope she is prepared.
Posted by a parent on 4/10/2015Grantswood Community School is hands down one of the best Elementary schools in the state. The teachers take time with the children, know each of them by name and actually care and love them. They are great to the parents and keep us informed. Our son has been at the school for 2 years and we have NEVER had one single problem with anyone. Mrs. Foshee the counselor is amazing and really goes above and beyond for the children as does Mrs. Tillman the Principal and all of the teachers. My son went from hating school, getting in trouble at his previous schools to making straight A's, no behavioral problems and being tested for gifted. The changes in him are dramatic and all it took was a school that made him feel safe and loved. Thank you Grantswood , my family can never repay you for the peace you have given us.
Posted by a parent on 7/14/2014My daughter attended this School for Kindergarden and the Teacher she had was AWESOME AND CURRICULM GREAT, but the staff is mostly unfriendly and some rude! You walk in the office and they dont speak, you have speak to them, not used to that! I took my daughter out and never looked back. If you can help it, DON'T DO IT if you are about kindness and friendliness.
Posted by a parent on 4/7/2014My daughter is in Kindergarten and this has been the best experience for her and a the staff is exellent
Posted by a parent on 3/5/2014Nearby Schools
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy parent have had me enrolled here since pre-school to give me a Christian upbringing. This backfired, as the beliefs they teach make so little sense you're forced to question it, meaning I lost my faith in middle school. A few teachers are great, and teach a genuinely challenging and engaging curriculum, but most aren't required to be qualified to teach and it shows. The workloads are either painfully easy or near impossible to complete on time, with some teachers changing due dates or assignment guidelines on a whim. One English teacher in particular is so obnoxious and needlessly difficult that many students take a college level class to avoid them. Most of the staff are related, and got their jobs just for being so. They label themselves as a college prep school but do almost nothing to prepare you for college besides the extremely limited selection of Dual Enrollment classes. Religion is put above academics, as daily Bible class and morning chapel are mandatory. The idea that women are more objects than people is presented as factual, normal, and unquestionable. The English and Literature textbooks are religious for some reason. They also openly discriminate, as they once tried to ban a student from walking at homecoming and senior night because of their sexuality. The buildings are outdated, dilapidated, and in some cases are an active hazard. Tuition gets higher and higher every year, and even if it didn't, you're not getting what you pay for. It might be worth it if the fall festival, class field trips, and safe-to-consume lunches were still around. This school fails its students academically, intellectually, and even spiritually.Student Review2y ago
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Birmingham schools - Grantswood Community Elementary School is located at 1979 Grantswood School Rd, Birmingham AL 35210. Grantswood Community Elementary School is in the Jefferson County School District. Grantswood Community Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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