Oakwood Elementary School

The principal Mrs. LoPresto and assistant principal Mrs. Mendez are a champion for the kids. Firm but fair and supportive of the students. The multiple years that my 2 students attended this school class sizes have been 27/1 and up to 34/1 in this last school year. The special education program is exceptional. I never had to fight to get an accommodation, rather they offered accommodations and solutions in IEP meetings. The classroom management was often problematic because of class size. There are some great teachers there who have great hearts and care for their students. Overall it’s a good school that’s just underfunded due to being a title one school.

We love Pioneer! Class sizes are on the smaller side. We have had a teacher here and there that our children didn't favor, but that's normal. They are very family oriented, lots of family fun nights. The teachers are very supportive. We have always been able to contact a teacher regarding anything and have always gotten a quick response. If there has ever been an issue with one of our children, the teachers have worked with us to help support them and them back on track and resolve the issue. We have had 5 children in this school for the last 5 years from Kinder to 8th and don't see ourselves ever going anywhere else.

Both of my kids have attended Copperwood since kindergarten. My son had no problems and was able to promote and move on to HS. My daughter on the other hand has had problems left and right for the past 2 years. THE BULLYING IS SO BAD!!! They also SUPPORT the bully’s and do not care for the victims. My daughter has been physically and mentally attacked by one girl and her group of friends. We had to make a police report and the assistant principal put a “no contact” order in for my daughter and this girl which is a TOTAL JOKE! She’s still aloud to talk to her, call her names, and mentally abuse my daughter without any repercussions. My daughter is so scared to go to school. She does not feel safe at all. Do yourself a favor and find another school!!

This school use to be great. I have 3 kids, 2 went from start to finish, my 3rd is almost done and it can not come soon enough. The teachers struggle with support. There is no training for teachers in special education. The ladies in the front reception are great, but otherwise it's gone so down hill. There is no consequences from admin if you bully other kids. So much infact they will bully you personally as a parent. Sadly there isnt much around this area for schooling options so best of luck if you buy a house in the area. Peoria unified as a whole is a disaster.

I’ve had great interactions with teachers and staff. Love this school!