O B Gates Elementary School

This school if full of staff that does not care about kids. The few that do have no voice and are usually the ones who don't work here very long. They claim to be all hands on deck but no one has any idea what is actually going on in the classrooms. Bullying is bad and the staff do not care until it gets to the point where kids are struggling with their mental health and mental health providers become involved. Then they start to want to listen when your kid is diagnosed with depression and is having suicidal thoughts. Terrible school and careless staff if you can send your kids elsewhere.

Salem Church Elementary is a school that is full of educated teachers who care about their students and its community. Everyday we begin with positive greetings and move forward with smile. We make sure each child receives the care and education they deserve. It's an amazing place to be and work.

We moved to the Ecoff district from Wells. We loved Wells but the Ecoff staff made sure my child was welcomed, included, challenged academically and I made it a great transition for her. I’m an involved parent and the front office has also been great! I also love the pride houses and sense of unity it gives the students. Great job, Ecoff!

The school used to be really good, it offered computers and foreign lang, those resource classes have fallen by the wayside. The principal has left and the school is being run by the board. Students have left at such a great rate that for the past 2 years they've combined grades. This meant that the teacher only had have half the time to teach each grade, of course the children's learning suffered. I can not recommend this school at this time.

Three of my four kids went/still going to this school. The teachers are amazing. They are personally involve with your child's Spiritual and academic learning. I am big on spirituality because I want my kids to grow up with good morals, respect and understanding of christianity. All my kids enjoyed their time here. You could not have better instruction like this in other schools specially with the 6 to 1 ratio. The Director, Kathy Davis, is a very hands on and highly capable administrator. I have utmost respect for her efficient managerial skills. You will not go wrong with this school. They are supported by the church community and their tuition is definitely not outrageous compared to others in the area.