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Bennett C Russell Elementary School

6
7 reviews
Grades
PK-5
Students
721
Type
Public
School District
Santa Rosa

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I had my son transfered to Bennet Russell in the 2nd grade from another school in the area I was very dissatisfied with. He's been there since and is now a 4th grader. Both him and I love Bennett Russell! The teachers and staff have been wonderful, I'm able to participate in events, it's a safe place and warm atmosphere, plus a very nice and clean building. My son has came out of his shell and joined chorus plus gained life long friends. We couldn't be more pleased.
Posted by a parent on 12/11/2023
Very dissatisfied with this school. My son has attended since kindergarten. The emotional/support side and special education has been a disaster. The teachers I have delt with don't advocate or communicate. 1st grade field trip is unsafe as it is water based. Parents aren't allowed to chaperone. Field day is sorry as all events.
Posted by a parent on 4/11/2023
Couldn't get much worse with teaching the children. 4 years and 7 teachers later...the kids are so far behind. But talking with leadership they will tell you uts all bc of covid and will continue to use that excuse. Principle/Dean needs to be corrected and scholl board needs to file an investigation. I'll continue to monitor and when the times comes we will hand over all evidence to school board. This is Pace Florida and inner city Los Angeles .
Posted by a parent on 2/14/2023
When I went to BRE I had amazing teachers and I was in this program called Soaring Cardinals where you go to NAS Pensacola and learn about Aircraft and Military Aviation but it's only for kids who have at least a 94.5 Grade Average. Also, it's what got me interested in Aircraft and now I want to to the U.S. Air Force Academy for college then join the Air Force as an Officer. My little brother got a terrible 3rd Grade Teacher and she was always looking for ways to get him in trouble. In 4th Grade it got worse he only got in trouble twice but for bullying both times it turned out to be a bunch of Baloney. But, thankfully he got the nicest 5th Grade teacher EVER !!! and now he never gets in trouble and is an AB honor roll student.
Posted by a community member on 7/10/2015
My kids left this school and within three months were completely different kids. I mean different as in their behavior and for the worse. Not only were they being picked apart by the teacher but, the staff as well. They wanted to put my kid on pills and all kinds of other stuff that their pediatric doctor disagreed with completely. I have since put them back in BRE and will NEVER move away from this school until my kids can absorb the teachers vibe fully ending with the 5th grade. What makes a great school is compassion and understanding from staff and teachers...not just being smart or using cookie cutter excuses! The teachers here CARE and will go the extra mile. The proof is in the pudding! Thank you BRE we love you!!!
Posted by a parent on 4/6/2015
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Milton schools - Bennett C Russell Elementary School is located at 3740 Excalibur Way, Milton FL 32583. Bennett C Russell Elementary School is in the Santa Rosa. Bennett C Russell Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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