Navarrete Elementary School

I have two kids who go here and they learn so much! The teachers are great at what they do and I’m looking forward to the next few years here.

The administration's response was slow and inadequate, demonstrating a lack of empathy for the victim. The so-called "anti-bullying" policies were not enforced, allowing the aggressors to continue their harmful behavior without consequences. It's disheartening to see a school that claims to prioritize the well-being of its students fail so miserably in providing a safe and supportive environment!!!

We are entering our 3rd year at CTA Freedom and we are more impressed every year. The administration and staff are very dedicated to providing a positive, driven and forward thinking learning environment. As a parent and volunteer, I am extremely happy with the entire experience. Parent engagement is great and the PTO provides lots of exciting events, enrichment and teacher appreciation opportunities. It is a newer school and the classrooms and technology are fantastic including 1:1 devices and brand new Smart Boards in every classroom. It is a more accelerated and focused program, which we chose as it is a great fit for our student. I also work in the district as a substitute teacher and this is hands down my favorite campus to work at. The administration is very supportive, present and involved, and every classroom I have worked in has been organized, and well structured. The school offers a DLI Spanish option, Art Masterpiece program taught by trained volunteers, and is introducing a new Career Literacy pilot class which will incorporate research and design.

We started at another CUSD school just north of Ryan and left within a week. From the minute you walk on campus, you feel like a part of the Royal family. Mr. Durham is gracious, understanding and partners with families. My children started to love school again, after coming to Ryan. Great atmosphere!

We had a horrible experience with our child, who has special needs. It was, without question, the worst experience we’ve ever had with a school.Since starting there, he has developed more behavioral and emotional challenges than he had before enrolling. Instead of seeing progress and support, we saw regression.Several school incidents were not reported to us the same day. In one case, an incident that should have been communicated immediately was only shared with us two days later. At the same time, the school contacted protective services without first having a transparent and collaborative conversation with us.We were also given referrals that led nowhere and provided no real support for our child.Overall, this was an extremely disappointing and distressing experience. I would never recommend this school to another family, especially one with a child who has special needs.

Not the school for your kid. Always something crazy going on with the kids and teachers. Many “accidents” and fights. Kids are coming home learning nothing. This school is actually the worst elementary school for your kid.

Mr. Morgan(Principal) along with the teachers and staff make Carlson Elementary an incredible school! Not only has my child succeeded in the CTA program, he has learned more than I could have ever imagined. The school focuses on creating both educated and kind students. The parental involvement is high which makes a lot of events really awesome. I love how close knit this school is and the fact the teachers and staff from different grade levels know the kids names from other classrooms. It really is like a big family! I am so happy we found Carlson Elementary and would be hard pressed to go anywhere else!