Allen (Ella B.) Elementary School

This is a great school. The principal is AWESOME. Shes so friendly and greats all the kids infront of the school very morning. It is a fairly small school thats very old but has a flower garden and a vegetable garden that the kids get to help maintain. The two issues I have with this school is traffic and my daughters teacher. My daughter teacher needs to retire or something. shes way too stressed out and takes it out on the kids due to her lack of control of herself. And for the traffic It has to be the worst. When 11 year olds are directing traffic you can expect many delays in dropping your kids off since the school only has one area to drop off on the westside of the school. There is only one way in/out to the drop off area/parking lot of the school. The school needs to open the gates on the east side and it would probably prevent many kids from being late due to the traffic
--Submitted by a parent

Adorable school. Has flower and vegatable gardens for the kids to work in. Tons of play area. Kind efficient staff. Environment conducive to learning. Parental involvement encouraged.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been at Allen Elementary for 3 years. I have been impressed overall with the quaint location, dedicated staff, great leadership as well as the many programs in the performing arts they work to incorporate into the educational program. They have a program called, 'Art in the Community' and it's fun to go into a business and see the art from our school.
--Submitted by a parent

My children has been at allen now for 6 years. Over the years I have seen a big decline in the arts and music program. I understand there are budget cuts but a lot of what the kids learn , can be learned at home. The drama is good, the dancing is not very good, and the music is eh. Hopefully next year will be better.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has a great curriculum for students, the attention to detail in education is second to none, wich my daughter would agree with!!
--Submitted by a parent

Allen is a wonderful school that enhances my children's education with programs based in the Arts. The staff is dedicated to educating each student and seeing them succeed. I wouldn't want my children to attend any other school.
--Submitted by a parent

My children attend Allen Arts Academy!! It is a small, rural school with lots of opportunities for success in all areas! We have an annual arts on stage show that is fun, creative and great to watch!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a teacher at Allen for 10 years. It is a wonderful place to work. The staff and parents are so helpful and kind. We have a wonderful visual and performing arts program and great students.
--Submitted by a teacher

Allen is such great school!!! We are like a big family.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school and strong staff. Parent involvement and support is very high. Great curriculum and environment for the students.
--Submitted by a parent