Deane Elementary School

I have had a very positive experience at Force Elementary. I feel so lucky to be part of the Force community. While I am a teacher at Force, I will send my son to school there when he begins ECE. Force strives to meet the needs of all of its students socially, emotionally, and academically. It is a positive place to work and learn. The faculty and staff truly care about all the students in the building and work hard to build community. Small class sizes allow teachers to get to know their students well. Second grade and below all have less than 25 student per class! Interventionist in math and literacy work with students in small groups of 3-4 to help them get caught up if they are falling behind. A great special education team supports students who learn differently. If you are looking for a great neighborhood school for your children in grades ECE 3 year olds-5th to attend, Force is a great choice!

I attended this school from 1st grade to 4th grade. It was horrific. Absolutely terrible, I was consistently bullied while the principal did nothing to anyone for anything. Mr. LaRoux (when he was there, unsure if he or any of the old teachers still work there), Ms. Wesley and Ms. Vanderbolt were all very amazing teachers, they convinced me that learning was worth it and made me love school when the other kids were terrible to me. I do not recommend this school at all. Please send your children to literally any other school.

I have 2 children at this school. We have been here for 3 years starting with kindergarten and now through 2nd grade. It has been really great for my advanced learning child. The Montessori model with mixed age classrooms, naturally fits fast learners. He gets exceptional support for his learning while being able to maintain and match his social needs right in his classroom. We were uncertain if the Montessori model would fit our 2nd child, but she has acquired confidence in her learning and has been emboldened to choose to learn. She has rapidly progressed in learning to read. This school has a lot of opportunities for parents to be involved if so desired and provides many ways for you to observe the methods used to help your child learn through classroom observations, special projects, and watch me work nights. There is a before and after school paid care option for working parents as well as after school enrichment classes on campus. I have been happy with their method for aiding children with resolving conflicts respectfully with each other. The communication is great and they take safety very seriously. I highly recommend this school.

My son just started at this school and he is bullied on a daily basis by other students. He has been shoved resulting in physical marks, he is in class with others that are disrespectful, rude and highly disruptive. The school has a poor track record of communicating what happens and does not have control of behavioral issues of these students. My son wakes up crying every day saying he hates school. I am not impressed and warn anyone thinking of putting their child in this school