Prado View Elementary School

Great school. Very involved parents. Alot of extra activities to keep the kids excited about learning. Good teaching staff. I have three kids at this school, and each one of their teachers is respectful to the students as well as being motivational in their teaching method.
--Submitted by a parent

I am pleased to have my daughter in this school. The high level of education she's gething here is amazing, is like getting a private school education. The teachers are so kind and understanding and loving with the children that you feel comfortable to leave your choldren in such great hands. Thnak you to all the teachers for and amazing education :)
--Submitted by a parent

My child has a slight mood disorder...from the principal on down to the therapist teachers and aides..these people are professional and love kids
--Submitted by a parent

Being an educator and quality researcher, I was astounded by the high level of quality at this school. I feel as though my daughter is getting a private school education in a public school! Yes class sizes are bigger this year, but the teachers seem to be highly trained in methods that both empower and excite the children about learning. Ms. Shaver is delightful in her knowledge of how children learn and her obvious passion in her work. The principle, Carol Akerman is a fine leader who seems to allow her faculty the autonomy to to their best work. (Even the cafeteria staff and support staff are pleasant!) Research tells us that a huge part of educational success for children lies in the feelings they have about the school environment. This is a 'feel-good' school and I am thrilled to be part of it.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing. The teachers really care about the students and do their best to meet all of the individual needs in their classrooms. I am glad my 4th grader is at Prado View.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the parent below. My 2nd grade child is being taught on a 3rd grade level. I think they do this to try to get better test scores out of them for the STAR testing. Still I believe that if we push our kids a bit too hard and not let them learn at the pace that you and I learned as children, then we discourage them a bit by applying so much pressure to do so well at such a young age. I do agree that the school is getting overcrowded and do wish they had more programs, still I understand that the state is in a crunch which leads me to believe the schools high emphasis on the STAR testing, good scores = more funding.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and staff really love the children they teach. Mrs Ackerman and Mrs Parsons are accessible and easy to communicate with. Wonderful children will be wonderful adults!
--Submitted by a parent

We fell that Prado has help our daughter out so much, she has really improved in school. Thank you.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has excelled at Prado and I accredit that to the teachers she has had so far. I do wish that there were more resources for GATE and other programs in place for children outside of the classroom and after school.
--Submitted by Dawn Abbott, a parent

School has limited art and music for primary grades. Students are being taught based on what they will be tested on by the state in standardized testing.School is overcrowded and on year round scheduling parents are involved in fundraising but not sure how many are involved daily reinforcing what is being taught.
--Submitted by a parent