Clarke School

Poorly managed school district with very few amenities. We came from Indiana, which I didn’t think had the best schools but after coming here I realize I was wrong. No air conditioning at the school, the school/district info is always updated last minute if at all, they are not accommodating to parents that work, and the transportation is awful! I’m very disappointed that I’m paying such high taxes for very little for my kids. In fact, my biggest aggravation is that my 1st grader was displaced from our “local” school, Brown, and has to take a bus to this school and then they shuttle her to Clarke! The ratio in her class is 25:1 which is unbelievable for such a small district. Our last district provided twice as much bus service, provided before and after school care, gave headphones, water bottles, and other school supplies to kids, plus had a wider variety of lunch options. The classroom ratio was 19:1.

The environment in the school is competitive.

The staff at E.P. Clarke is a one-of-a-kind group; they seem to truly care about the welfare, happiness and educational growth of their students. Particularly, my son has made incredible strides in the year and a half of attending this school, and what makes his growth even more incredible is that he has special needs (Autism and ADHD) and they have been able to step up to the many challenges that a student with these issues faces. My son went from failing Kindergarten at the end of 2008 and is now at grade level with his 2nd grade class! Words cannot express our gratitude to the staff of E.P. Clarke for everything they have done for us and for our son.

I highly recommend E.P. Clarke elementary school. Mrs. Allen, the principal, is exceptional! Very hands on and aware of what goes on in her building. Each staff member that I have dealt with was very professional and put students at the top of their priority list. Off the grid for academic potenital and success. Your child will love it here and you will love being a part of such a great group of parents in the PTO. The extra curricular activites that they sponser really take the school up a notch. Bravo to EP Clarke!

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