Grand Prairie Elementary School

Very responsive and supportive principal. This school takes parent concerns very seriously! Every time I have emailed about anything the response is prompt and thorough. We had an incident with another student and it was taken very seriously and respectfully. Not sure why the scores are so low on here. Both my kids are minorities and test very high academically and get good grades. I know the behavioral disorder program for the region is now housed here. I wonder if that’s why? I feel like students in the BD program struggle no matter where they are due to their personal challenges.

Applied for preschool for our son, who was rejected based on his medical needs. They refused to refund the application fee, so be warned unless your child is totally typical, do not apply.

We have done prek all the way through 12 and love this school. Teachers, administrators and staff really care the students and work hard to build a sense of community. They provide a rigorous curriculum while also focusing on the needs of “the whole child.” I appreciate the emphasis on service and pairing younger students with older students in “partner grades” to further build community and encourage being service-minded.

Save your money. Go to the public schools in the area.

This school does not value its students especially those with special needs as individuals with potential. Instead of prioritizing education and emotional growth their focus seems far more on funding and financial gain. Children who are already at risk deserve compassion patience and personalized support. Unfortunately in my experience this school operates more like a business than an educational environment which is deeply concerning for a place entrusted with the care of vulnerable students. It is also telling that this school has been involved in numerous lawsuits which speaks volumes about how they operate and treat the families they are supposed to serve.