St Pius X/St Leo Elementary School

Adams Elementary was great when my kid started. In the last 2 years, everything has gone down hill. The school does not have enough teachers for the students. Each grade has 2 classes of about 18-20 kids with the exception of 4th grade where there is only one teacher. Because of this, the students that are independent learners are in a classroom with 5th graders and the one 4th grade class is large and most of the kids require attention that they are not receiving. Many of the children have behavioral issues and when visiting you will see many sitting by the office as they have had to be removed from the class. The staff does what they can to help all the kids but do not have the capacity to provide the necessary attention that is required. Parents of children at this school tend to not hold their children accountable for their actions and instead will call and yell at the teachers and administration. My child has fallen so far behind because they are being bullied by other children and struggles to keep up in class because they are not getting the help necessary.

My child goes to school everyday, EXCITED! She comes home and tells me all that she's learned, and the activities they do to learn. This school offers a before and after school program that can assist your child in areas that they may need more support in - which has also been extremely helpful! The Principle and his staff communicate timely and effectively about drills, unexpected evacuations, upcoming events and important dates. I can tell the staff cares about the kids education, as well as making the environment a fun place to learn!

My experience at Brownell Talbot was deeply negative. The teachers, lower school counselor, and headmaster are inept, both emotionally and academically. The headmaster is cold, shows no care for students or teachers, and has allowed her own family to bully both staff and students. Her poor leadership and the resulting inequality and ill-treatment have driven away many families and staff. I would have received a better education and been treated with more dignity at a public school. With decent leadership, this school could be much better. I do not recommend Brownell Talbot to any family looking for a positive academic and personal experience.