Tough Elementary School

My daughter started last semester and is very happy in school overall. I think the entire staff is involved in teaching their students.

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!

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.