Sutterville Elementary School

I can't say enough about our experience at Sutterville. We love it! My children are in 3rd and 4th grade and they have the BEST, most dedicated teachers. The teachers truly love what they do and it shows in how they really listen to, and respect each child'd individual needs and differences. My kids enjoy going to school and are eager to learn. I do have to say that I am VERY opinionated about the GATE program and not at all a fan of it. However, my daughter ended up in it anyway. Her 4th grade GATE teacher (who I adore!) helped to put my mind at ease a little bit. And it turns out that as far as school work goes, it really hasn't been much different. It just kind of has it's social "cliques." One other thing, there are a few teachersin the lower grades who should think about retirement. You aren't doing those children favors by teaching when you are obviously burnt out. Overall, I am so lucky to have my kods at Sutterville. It really is the best!
--Submitted by a parent

We have had nothing but great experiences at Sutterville.The teachers care, and work hard to make sure every child is successful. The principal is awesome. You don't find dedicated principals like her anymore.
--Submitted by a parent

First, I want to say that this school has a great 4th R staff and afterschool activities. CAUTION it is a two teir school. GATE and NON GATE. The school boasts being a GATE center, but it also boasts being an all inclusion school where they welcome filling the non gate classes with special ed kids who used to be in separate program.. GATE is not accelerated, advanced or challenging. At this school it is one thing---a filter from the non gate kids. If your ego needs to say that your child is GATE you might want to rethink? If you have a regular student, you will REALLY want to check things out first. If you are not in GATE is disapointing to be a student and get second level teaching. The teachers are so busy dealing with the probelm kids that they do no thave time to teach. Or they are so burned out they do not want to teach. Also that lake of professional grooming of some teacher is appauling. It is easy to navigate the non gate teachers for the first couple years, but once you hit 4th good luck. The principle is very nice but I suspect her hands are tied as nothing has changed. It has potential but without change in overall culture it will fail to deliver
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter had attended this school and is in college now, but I have attributed much of her academic success to the foundation built when she was going through Sutterville Elementary. The teachers and staff are excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

Sutterville is a great school. I have 2 children who attend it and the love it.
--Submitted by a parent

Being a parent of two boys at Sutterville has been a great experience for our whole family. All of our teachers have been exceptional, the staff very helpful, and the principal very involved. The parent involvement has been a huge plus. The PTA has done a great job of raising funds to help bring educational programs and activities to the school. The GATE program is excellent - WONDERFUL teachers. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else!
--Submitted by a parent

I recently spent several days observing Sutterville Elementary school and was very pleased with the school. The teachers and office staff was very helpful.The teachers seemed to really care about the students. They also had very good control in the class room.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff at Sutterville are very caring. I have 2 sons attending and they both are doing extremely well. They are very forthcoming about information and what is going on at the school. There are never any suprises. Their GATE program is exceptional. I have never seen so much parent involvement at an elementary school. The parents really care about the school and what is going on. I like the fact that my son's GATE teacher has a way of making sure the parents know what is going on academically.
--Submitted by a parent

Great community school with a warm, welcoming environment!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very committed making sure every student progresses and learns. The principal is active within the community and other parents spend countless hours supporting the school in the gardens and through other PTA functions.
--Submitted by a student