Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

My children have been going to this school for 4 years and I really love it!!!! Very creative and hard working staff....The only thing I wish was that the school offered beginning sports programs like basketball or baseball for 4th and 5th graders. Obviously, with budget cuts they just cant do it....but overall I am impressed
--Submitted by a parent

EXCELLENT SCHOOL!!!!!!!! LOVE the STAFF!!!! Mrs. Walton knows all the students by name and is EXTREMELY loving and caring to all.
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Love the staff and school!! Excellent!
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Great Teachers.... Lots of field trips for the kids to learn about our home town
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I completely disagree with the previous review. The teachers and principal welcome parents' input about their child's education. Mrs. Walton is amazing and very caring...in fact, she is one of the main reasons my son is at Knoles. She is incredibly in-tune with the parents and students at Knoles.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is perfect if you don't want to be a part of your child's education. Most parents at this school send them and let the school do everything else. Principal is like over 60 and needs to retire. She is not on the top level needed for a school in todays time.
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I've had three children go through Knoles. The school is increasingly diversified in ethnicity, which challenges the school to keep academic performance high despite the needs of a growing ELL population. My children have all done well at Knoles, and I appreciate the attention given to students' safety and academic and social growth. No school can be everything to every student or family, but I think Knoles was excellent for my children.
--Submitted by a parent

I noticed Knoles mainly focuses on academics and a traditional approach. This is not a multi-cultural school, so it was not a good fit for my child. It is predominantly white and lacking inclusion for children of other ethnicities. We value acceptance, kindness to others, and cultural education, but we didn't get those things at Knoles. I agree with other comments that the staff seemed unapproachable to middle and lower class families. We felt that as well. We initially based our decision on Knoles by test scores, but learned that a school's environment is just as important. This isn't the school for everyone, but then again, what school is? We are switching to a multi-cultural school with smaller class size. Knoles has one of the largest class size ratios in the district.
--Submitted by a parent

Very happy with the school, and because everyone is happy with the school everyone wants to go there. Class sizes are huge. That is the only downside of the school. Principal, teachers, and everyone there are super nice.
--Submitted by a parent

I have only been with Knoles for 1 year, but I am thrilled beyond belief. My son had the perfect kindergarten experience there. I always felt welcome, wanted, and that my child's academic, social and emotional needs were being met. The teachers and aides go above and beyond every day. The school administration takes a very hands on approach and makes great decisions. This is a very happy, positive place to be!
--Submitted by a parent