Los Alamitos Elementary School

My entire family has attended LAE. Presently, there is only one person on campus that I am not very fond of. Every morning I get my child prepared for the day mentally and physically. When I bring my child to school, this particular staff member barks at parents and their children as they get out of their cars. This does not help these kids and starts their day off on a negative note every day. I feel that our kids should be greeted with a "hello" and a smile, not a rude staff member yekking and slamming car doors. I would have given 5 stars for teacher quality but this staff member (who I assume is an aid or noon duty worker) is overwhelming and rude on a consistant basis. If it wans't for this staff member, I would have given LAE 5 stars in all categories.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a first grader at this school and when he started he was shy and quiet. I have watched him grow, gain confidence and excel through the nurturing and caring teachers here at Los Alamitos. I work full time and volunteer in the class and the experience has been amazing! The parents are active, the teachers truly care and most of the administrative staff is highly competent. The principal seems standoffish and does not really engage when speaking with her but overall I am very happy with this school so far.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former Los Alamitos Unified School District student, I am proud and honored that my children are able to attend Los Alamitos Elementary. The staff from teachers to aides to specialist have all of the children's best interest at heart. I hope that my children experience the same wonderful experiences that I had going through this district. LAE is the place to be!
--Submitted by a parent

I moved to Los Alamitos (and pay an the higher rent) just for the schools and I have been very disappointed. There are lots of opportunities but you have to pay (a lot) for every single one of them, plus fundraisers. My son really needed work at a level beyond his grade and I was told he would just have to suffer through until 4th grade when GATE starts, no help at all. I have asked 3 teachers and the principal about him having a learning disability and all have expressed there is a problem but all have said no to having him tested.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our daughters first year at LAE. We could not be happier having her attend this school. Her mind is expanding in leaps and bounds. Teachers truly care for their students in every aspect. The highest educational emotional and social values always upheld!
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's last year @ L.A.E. I have been very happy with the school. My son loves his 5th grade teacher and I have seen such a growth in him from this. Now keep in mind not every single school will be 100%, but I feel that L.A.E. had given all childen the education that is needed.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's first year at LAE and we both love the school. His teacher is very caring and patient with the kids. Everything at the school is great (the PTA, FLAE, principal, teachers, parents, etc). We could not have asked for a better school.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are outstanding and really care about the students and their education.
--Submitted by a parent

LAE has a fantastic, caring staff that goes to any length to help each student. My son has attended there for 6 years and is well prepared for his next adventure, middle school. Parental support is strong with 2 organizations PTA and Friends of Los Alamitios Elemetary (FLAE). Together the organize student activities as well as raise money for a variety of programs (including art and PE). I can't imagine a better school for my son.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically outstanding public school. Small class size (20 max) up to 3rd grade. Parent organization funds art, PE, and music program. Computer skills and public skills incorporated into curriculum. Small group instruction for math and language arts is outstanding. After school activities like Chess club & music lessons are wonderful. The daycare, known as Kids Korner, is run by the LAUSD, and is great warm loving care for an unbelievably inexpensive price. Kids Korner staff aide with homework and organize activities (crafts, sports, etc), and clubs (Spanish, Origami, etc). Not as much parental involvement (in numbers) as I would like to see, but the parents that are involved are totally imersed in this school and provide outstanding support.
--Submitted by Bea, a parent