Patton Elementary School

After 5 years at this school we finally had enough. We decided not to even enroll our youngest child here and sold our home to get out of the district entirely. We transitioned all 3 of our children to a new school in a completely different neighborhood. Quality of communication, education and culture in this school and entire district has steadily decreased. We are so happy we were able to get out when we did.

This school makes a significant effort in appropriate and normal education for the children. There is a sense of togetherness, anti-bullying practices, and sufficient counseling outlets for the children. The lunches are normal/just fine, the fees are normal/just fine. Teachers were found to be overall very normal, helpful, and followed up well with the kids for past-due/missing homework along with assignments the kids didn't fully understand. The one issue I had with an assistant teacher behaving aggressively was resolved quick and well. My children look back on this school with fond memories saying this was one of the best schools they attended (we moved around a bit). Overall, if you are searching for a place to live and are looking for good schools, I would say this one is mighty fine and high up on my list. I tend to have my bar pretty high so that means a lot. :)

The school is good but my son says the lunch is horrible and said they should let the students decide on the lunch choices but they shouldn't all be like pizza and ice cream everyday.

The leadership at this school is terrible. It's very hard to tell who is in charge, but it seems to be the school secretary, the headmaster's nephew, and the school counselor. None of those people is qualified to run a school. The nepotism in this school is appalling and should be reason #1 for staying away. They can't keep good teachers, and they can't get rid of bad teachers. Since we have been there, several excellent teachers have left and more are on the way. The academics are not challenging and are very watered down. This is probably due to the fact that most of their teachers do not seem certified or qualified. It also seems to be a school where parents send their children who have issues. We have not been impressed with any of the friends our children have made at this school.

I hope things have improved since I was there. 3 1/2 years there started my PTSD. 65 to 70 kids in a classroom you get scolded when you raise your hand or hit with a stick no questions answered. I was special needs and needed to use the bathroom but could not leave the classroom in spite of doctors notes and parents meeting with the school. The bathroom did not have doors on the stalls, some had toilet paper. The nuns were extremely cruel and un compassionate. You would not believe what I witnessed.