Francis M Price Elementary School

The teachers and princalpal really care about the students who attend here! My son has went her since Pre-K and is not headed to 4th! Everyone knows who he is and I feel like he is safe. My son has high abilities and is always challenged and encouraged by his teachers and other staff that doesn't even have him in class. My daughter is bused to another school (because she has autism) that has a higher rating on here but I don't feel like the teachers care as much as this school does. I wish she could attend here.

This is my childs 3rd year here. I have had no issues up until this year. False accusations with no meritt or proof.Calling my child lazy.. and many more. I've been called into the office on many occasions mostly under false pretenses. I am a very understanding person but I think they misuse the little power they have to get back at parents and are more concerned with their quota and ratings then helping their children succeed. Furthermore, they have been very rude to me on many more occasions. this school year and I will be changing schools for my child nesxt school year so they can get the attention she needs to succeed in school

Our experience at this school has been extremely disappointing.After our daughter reported a situation involving a staff member that made her uncomfortable, we began to notice a significant shift in how our children were treated. We no longer felt supported, and over time it felt like our family was being singled out rather than heard.When we requested that our daughter be removed from the classroom due to safety concerns, we were told that was not an option and were advised we would need to seek legal counsel if we wanted to pursue that request. At the same time, we were told our children could not be removed from class, yet they were later directed to leave when they attempted to attend, creating confusion and inconsistency.Communication has been one-sided and often lacks clarity. Concerns raised by families do not appear to be met with thoughtful consideration, and decisions frequently seem to default to staff without a full understanding of the broader context or history of the families involved.We also experienced inconsistent application of policies, including academic expectations and participation in activities. Additionally, the overlap between staff and families within the school community can make it difficult to feel that all students are treated objectively.This has led to a breakdown in trust. Most importantly, we do not feel confident that our children’s safety and well-being are being prioritized. When a student speaks up, they should feel supported and protected; not isolated.

My son absolutely loves this school, and we do too. They helped him academically before we even had a service plan put into place for his attention and academic struggles. Everyone has been super kind and welcoming- families and teachers. His teachers are always quick with responses and keep us in the loop. He started reading below level, and is now in the 88th percentile according to I-ready, and he is reading 2 grades ahead of his current grade.