Buckalew Elementary School

We’ve been here since pre-k. My kids are learning more this year than in the past, probably due to new principal this year, Mrs. Fields. The teachers are great, my son has always had a little more trouble than my daughter with academics. His teachers have brought him to ‘at benchmark’ in ELA and ‘Above benchmark’ for math, whereas he had been below benchmark in all previous years. The school has been a great job at addressing any concerns we may have. The culture is good and students are held accountable behaviorally. Before attending Ellisor, we had placed my son in a charter school. After a week into Kinder, the charter school’s inconsistencies and disorganization led us to enroll him in public school and have had a lot better experience here.

Great school! My children have attended this school for six years total and we love it! Teachers are kind and caring and my kids come home happy with many fun stories about their school day!

Powell has been a great experience. We moved here the summer before our kids started 3rd grade and it could not have been a better experience. Everyone has been so welcoming, our kids made fast friends, and most importantly - they love their teachers and are thriving.

We are a military family that retired here in The Woodlands. Our kiddo has been to two previous elementary schools and Bush Elementary has been the best elementary school. We communicated with the school that our kid was a new student and the transitions issues that I could see happening in the future. The school staff (her teachers and assistant principal) were very helpful! We have been at Bush Elementary for two years and the teachers have always been helpful and communicate when your child is struggling. Safety was a huge thing for us, and they will not allow you pick up your student unless you are on the list and have notified the appropriate staff. To me everything is about communication, and I think Bush Elementary is a great school for your kids. They organize fun events for the kids to attend and push together fundraisers for the school as well.

This is a wonderful school with caring teachers and a supportive environment. Students feel valued, and the quality of education is excellent.

I have very mixed feelings about this school. On the positive, the school is very safe, clean, and kids seem to be very respectful. Large class sizes as you would expect in a Catholic school unfortunately. However, there are some disappointing politics within the administration. For instance, the new principal appears to show favoritism toward certain parents. Parents should be cautious about voicing concerns regarding teachers or curriculum, as doing so can result in being quietly excluded from volunteering opportunities or serving as a room parent—even if concerns are raised respectfully. While the school promotes a strong “family” message, families who speak up about certain issues often feel punished instead. I have two children enrolled here, and many parents share the impression that there is a culture of fear and favoritism stemming from the top of the administration.The teachers are very strict, with discipline being at the center of focus. I would not suggest coming here for early ages, as many teachers are not warm and welcoming to little children.

So pleased that my daughter is having a wonderful experience at The John Cooper School. She works really hard and enjoys the community.