Elaine E. Thompson Elementary

I would not recommend this school. Communication between teachers and parents is very poor, and it often feels like important information is not shared until the last minute. The classrooms are overcrowded, and students don’t seem to get the individual attention they need. The building and facilities are outdated, and maintenance issues go unfixed for weeks. I also felt that the administration was not very responsive to concerns, which made it hard to trust that student needs were a priority.

I can only speak for the Head Start/STEP program. However, what I will say is that our child started on a Thursday, and by Monday his teacher, the case manager, and Vice Principal had already decided to push our child out of the school without any prior communication with us. We feel this school is not well-equipped to handle young special education students.

Great school with a great PTA that has a lot of events to raise money for extra things at the school. My son has been here a few years and enjoys going every day.

My daughter loved going to Kindergarten and didn’t want to leave Miss Kelly and Miss Scott’s class. The teachers were so fun and loving and taught the kids with so much patience and kindness. So thankful to them for being the best teachers possible for our children.

I sent both of my boys to Monarch for their preschool experiences. There’s no greater comfort than to know that your kids are loved, nurtured, prayed for, and being taught with excellence from Bible stories to basic math and reading skills. My boys also learned so much basic life skills and made great friends during their time there. Ms. Grace is also extremely understanding, personable, and accommodating. My youngest received outside support from the county for his speech needs once a week and they were able to provide a space conducive for these private lessons. Hands down, this place is the best and I recommend it without any reservations.