Ira A. Fulton Elementary School

What a wonderful learning environment for my children! Not only because of the quality of their fellow students (see outstanding test scores), but more importantly because of the community that includes top notch teachers, involved parents, and great leadership from Ms. Jayne. I've never been a part of an elementary school where the goal of the school is to continuously improve (kaizen). Ms. Jayne, the teachers, and staff have really built a special learning environment. I'm amazed to see how much the school has grown over the past few years and I'm looking forward it's growth in the future.
--Submitted by a parent

It is all about who you know. Teachers are great. But, mostly the administration has favorites. It is not rare to see them whispering in parents ears, talking, gossip, etc. The principal is retiring this year. If things do not change with the new principal, we will look into a charter school. Also, there are a lot of of mean children (staff children) who get away with everything and anything.
--Submitted by a parent

terrible school with terrible teachers and principal. i wish i could put no stars because this school is the worst!
--Submitted by a parent

This response is to the posting from 12-17--2011. Praise GOD, someone finally feels the same way I do & other parents do. You are completely right. The kindergarten classes do need a teacher's assistant desperately. This particular is located in a extremely well to do community there is no reason that they can't afford a teacher's assistant. Oh, & the donations are ridiculous as well you are also right about that. I mean I do not mind contributing to the classroom donations but every week I have to run out after work & pick up items for classroom donations. If this school is so needy in there school donations let them raise the taxes. I am also looking a charter school as well for child for the next school year. 't
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disappointed with this school. I cannot post my complete review here because it will only allow for so many characters. I will be very brief. Too many fundraisers and the money is allocated to making the school more "beautiful." The money should be used for educational purposes. The Kindergarten classes desperately need a teacher assistant. The teachers should have some type of classroom budget for necessary items. Parents are donating too many non-typical items. And then there is Ms. Jayne. She will sit and listen to your qualms, thanks you for expressing your concerns, and that is really the end of it. I m sure she doesn t give a second thought to a parents matter once they walk away. I felt like I was an annoying little gnat buzzing in her ear. Definitely look at your other options before attending Fulton. We are trying to get into a Charter school this next year. I cannot have another year at this school. It is frustrating.
--Submitted by a parent

Please be ware. This is the worst school ever. I thought many times before writing this review, but I felt obliged to do it. I am usually against writing bad reviews but not when it comes to my or your kids The teachers are so unfriendly and lack experience. The kids learn nothing from school. Also, there is lots of fishy stuff when it comes to the relation between parents, teachers, and the Principle. The Principle pretends to be on your side, but in fact she and the teachers are playing games on you be ware. Also, the teachers hired are somehow connected personally to her most of them don t have the qualifications for the job . I have never been so disappointed that our neighborhood school is one that we never want to attend. Horrible school. For the sake of your children, don t listen to the other reviews and be on the safe side. will
--Submitted by a parent

I feel what makes Fulton a great school is the great parent involvment. Its very much a family like atmosphere with tons of school pride. Principal Jane is a no non-sense leader and she has all the faculty on the same page. This is my son's second year, last yr he was in there pre-school program.
--Submitted by a parent

I used to go to CTA Independence..... and it was awful! I wasted three years there... the kids there are mean and obnoxious..... At Fulton I have the best teachers, best friends, and i do just as well which is pretty well at CTA as i am doing in Fulton and people say CTA is higher education... Yeah right! Fulton Rocks!

We love Fulton Elementry! I have 2 children who attend and have never had one single complaint! The staff is so wonderful, the principle is amazing! All the parents are great and my kids have made so many great friends...Great familes at this school!!! So caring and freindly! Unless forces beyond my control I will not move away from this school...I want my children to be here their whole elementry years.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a child in the First Grade at Fulton Elementary and I love the school! The staff is very friendly. The principal is approachable as well!
--Submitted by a parent