Palm Crest Elementary School

Excellent, deeply caring teachers with highly involved, accomplished parents make this school worth each of its 5 stars.
--Submitted by a parent

I loved Palm Crest! Mrs. Healy was the greatest English teacher ever! Mrs. Endicott taught science in a way that was fun and allowed students to absorb more than traditional, dry, fact-based jargon. Of course, this was 17 years ago...

We still pay the property taxes but have put our kids in private school. Huge discipline problems not addressed by the principal make for a poor learning atmosphere. Someone below commented that this was not good for learning disabled kids - neither is it good for the gifted and highly gifted. My experience at Palm Crest has made me a private school believer.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school! My son excelled when coming to this school. His teacher was awesome and constantly kept open communication with us. Love the environment of the school and the families. The principal Karen Hurley is awesome and always makes sure to provide you with answers when needed. Love it and would recommend it! May not have the nicest campus, but that's secondary to the education my son is receiving at this school. Looking forward to my other child starting Kindergarten this year!!
--Submitted by a parent

Horrible school if you have a child who is average. The teachers dont give much attention to those students that need extra help. They only give attention to the smart ones. The school only wants smart kids because they want there test scores to be high.A teacher who teaches 5th and 6th grade math needs to be fierd

I love Palm Crest! I've had 3 kids go there so far, and I love all the teachers and staff! I am so glad that we are in the district for this particular school. My kids have all had such wonderful teachers and great experiences. It seems like there is a lot of homework, and reports, but they are helped when needed and there is a good amount of parent involvement. I like the smaller size of the class for the younger grades, but I wish they would be able to keep the class sizes the same. when they hit 4th grade the classes increase in size. There are a lot of fundraisers. I like the principal this year, she is really trying to become a part of the school and really be involved in every area. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
--Submitted by a parent

I am in high school but still use what my teachers at Palm Crest taught me.
--Submitted by a student

Very involved parent school community. I have had one of my children at this school since 1996. PCR is the smallest of the LC elementary schools, so the class size is smaller than you will find at the other schools. We had an excellent principal, Wendy S. who left to go to the 7/8 school beginning 2006. The 2005-2006 principal referenced in many of the reviews was not a good administrator or communicator. His replacement, however, is an excellent administrator, very organized and efficient, who communicates well with families and staff. Teachers, in general, feel accountable, and most, when approached by parents, will work individually with parents on educational goals for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. We have two kids here and are very happy. Only downside is class size reduction program ends in 4th grade. classes get big. Teachers are dedicated, staff is friendly, and the parents are highly involved.
--Submitted by a parent

Discipline has definitley deteriorated over the past three years. Principal must take a more active role in solving major discipline issues among students. Too many favorites to the administration. Would like to see a change of leadership to keep our school moving ahead.
--Submitted by a parent