Benteen Elementary School

I have experienced multiple concerns regarding organization, communication, and overall classroom management that have negatively impacted my child’s school experience.

Our experience has been very Positive. We have absolutely loved our Elementary School teachers - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade teachers have been amazing. My child feels safe and cared for. She also has fun and really looks forward to school and learning. The PTA does a great job of including families and Principal Foster, Miss HG and the leadership team do a phenomenal job of running this ship! The teachers and staff are especially supportive of kids that need attention and they have a lot of experience and patience working with kids from various backgrounds and learning levels. It is a very "inclusive" culture.

My son has attended Atlanta Youth Academy from Pre-K through fifth grade. Over the years, he’s had multiple teachers in a single school year, and in several grades, multiple substitute teachers on top of that. This constant turnover has disrupted consistency and stability in his education.The administration appears focused on filling seats, with little regard for whether students are truly receiving the academic support they need. Children with significant learning disabilities are placed in the same classrooms as advanced students, without proper differentiation or resources.At the end of the day, AYA operates more like a numbers-driven organization than an educational institution centered on student success.