Ashton Ranch Elementary School

Principal is a joke at this school. Extremely rude and arrogant to any parent he encounters. We are new to the district and have been shocked at the disrespectful treatment we have seen towards parents and students by the principal just in the first few days. It is obvious he cares nothing about the education of the children. The teachers seem very nice so far but restricted by his poor leadership. We are quickly looking for Charter or private schools as an alternative. Shame on the district for putting this unprofessional clown in charge this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended the school for the past 4 years. I am happy to see how the school has progressed in all areas. The PTA has improved from year to year, focusing on families and having the children get the best experience they can. Under the principals direction and guidance the teachers have stepped up their skills and have shown improvement by their test scores. The office staff is efficient and friendly. The school has gotten better and better each year. Many who have left want and do end up coming back. There's no place like The Ranch!
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended this school for 2 years now. The principal is only concerned with test scores. He moves teachers to different grades every year against their wishes. The staff is very unhappy under his direction. I work in the school every week in all different areas. Parents & staff have told me that they wish the principal would move on to another school. He would make a much better high school principal instead of k-8. I know for a fact this year that there are some really good teachers looking for new positions outside of Ashton Ranch in hopes of getting away from the principal. We are looking to move our child out of the school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal here is excellent. Some of the students are intimidated by him, but they should be. He's nice, but he's not there to be their best friend. The teacher's are excellent too. The librarian is absolutely wonderful; the best in the district. This school offers a variety of after school activities ranging from sports to art to drama club. The school's drama club started up a few years ago, and it has grown tremendously. The club puts on excellent productions every year now. The directors are definitely talented, and the students are amazing. The PTA is quite supportive. I have heard that parents have moved within the schools area because they wanted their children to go to this school!

The classes are are over crowded. The office ladies are not welcoming at all. When you walk in no one smiles and Dr. Stoeve hascome out to the front office before and never smiles or says hello. The ladies act like you are interrupting them. And never smile. They need more of a outgoing personality in there and I have said that about 4 years ago. Still they have new people but not nicer ones. One person has always been friendly and outgoing is Mr. Shouse. Walking in the front office does change the mood very much I usually end up in a unhappy and sad person when I leave the office. And now they have. new furniture and that does not change the mood at all. To bad they couldnt buy nicer personalities. [
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended Ashton Ranch for just over two years. He loves his teachers. The only down fall is the outdoor curriculum. I feelt the children should have more outside time, however that is a dystric thing, not a school problem. Great prinipal, great teachers!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I love Ashton Ranch, under the leadership of Dr. Stoeve, the morale of the school has improved immensley and is headed in the right direction. The front office is welcoming and helpful they always have a smile on their face and are willing to help. It's wonderful to see the Principal at parent pick-up greeting parents and students in the morning and saying goodbye to both students and parents at the end of the day. I have 3 students who attend Ashton Ranch and am pleased with the adminstration and the school itself.
--Submitted by a parent

I just want to commend all the staff at Ashton Ranch for a great job they do, especially the office staff they are very accommodating many times they have gone out of their way to help me and my children. I'm looking forward to another wonderful year with the Ashton Ranch team. Way to go Dr Stoeve and Mr Shouse and office staff. Have a great Summer!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

i have been very disappointed in this school. I don't like the front desk they are rude. the teachers are not supportive and the classes are way overstaff. I do not care for their policies and they are not striving for the best education for my children. I will be moving my children out next year.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very displeased with how are principal handles the school, he was just supposed to be a sub until we got an new principal, but nooo i hope we get a new one!
--Submitted by a student