Narcoossee Elementary School

Warning to parents of children with special needs and behavioral challenges: Avoid this school. The administration and staff appear unequipped to handle, or even properly direct, students with IEP requirements; their lack of experience is staggering.Our IEP meetings were brutal—instead of offering support or solutions, they focused on criticizing my child and repeating known struggles, without offering concrete strategies for help. Furthermore, misinformation was provided regarding placement options, falsely claiming the only other options were alternative schools for extreme behavior.It was necessary to involve the School Board just to secure a transfer to a facility with actual ESE classes, which this school lacked this year. The school's lack of empathy and competence is shameful. While they did not provide helpful support for my child, this experience did make me a stronger advocate who refuses to back down.

Great school and amazing teachers, we are very happy with school and community.