Toro Park Elementary School

I have two children at Toro Park Elementary and we couldn't be happier with the school, the teachers, and the overall school atmosphere. We live in Toro Park and are very proud to have this school. There is a true feeling of community and the teachers really appear to enjoy their job and their children. I know that sounds like a blanket statement, however we have not yet had any negative experiences after several years. All of our friends feel the same way and our kids are really enjoying school and appear to be learning a lot.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. Dedicated teachers. Involved families. Beautiful facilities. Art, music, intermural sports...All things that you don't get at public schools anymore.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent with a child entering kindergarten this year, I relied heavily on the experience of other parents, as well as the statistics from this site before deciding on Toro Park. I was disappointed to learn during orientation that while greatschools lists the average class size as 19, kindergarten classes are expected to have at least 25 children per class this year...and there are no teacher's aides. Parents participate in the classroom, but there is truly no substitute for professional educators being able to spend quality time with a small class of children. I am crossing my fingers that the class size thins out as people make their final placement decisions closer to the start of the year. Also, if the number of children qualifying for reduced lunch fees is calculated into the school's score somehow, this school shows 0%...because there is no cafeteria, so no lunch available for purchase, and therefore there are no lunch fees at all reduced or otherwise! Hopefully that is not artificially inflating their ranking.
--Submitted by a parent

There are two sides to every story. I'm not the only parent that shares these concerns. We had heard so many great things about Toro Park and were excited for our child to attend for the first time, just to feel disappointed in the end. The room teacher was more critical than helpful. Always focusing on the negative. At first I thought it was just my child until speaking to other parents in the class that they too felt the same. When I tried to meet with the principle regarding my concerns I got no response. Over all the teachers that shared our building were not engaging. There are a large percentage of parents that are involved, which is a good thing, but they need to be filtered out. The bad seeds from the good. Just as with teachers, not every parent is good working with children. Our child will be attending next year and I pray that we just experienced an off year. If you would ask me do I recommend this school. I would have to say there are two sides to every story.
--Submitted by a parent

Toro Park is by far the best public school in this area. Their test scores speak for themselves. There are a solid group of parents who are always there helping teachers, students, and other parents as well. The WEUF and Parent's Club are amazing and generate a ton of revenue to keep our popular art/ music/ technology and sports programs up and running. Toro Park is a very safe neighborhood and the school is in the center of it all. There are some amazing teachers which somewhat make up for the not so amazing ones, however, you get this at any school :( Tenure needs to be done away with!! Overall, I would highly recommend Toro Park School!!! I hope it continues to remain the small adorable little neighborhood school that it is today.
--Submitted by a parent

I cherish the personal commitment of the teachers and staff to provide the best education and learning environment for the students. We are very blessed to be a part of this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Toro Park Elementary school is wonderful. The teachers are excellent and parents are very involved. The curriculum is very good and facilities are great with large playing fields and lots of space.
--Submitted by a parent

The strong parent involvement, the art program (parent club provided), the music program (parent club provided), the sports programs (parent club provided), the extra curricular events and activities (parent club and parent provided). Strong and organized curriculum (teacher and school provided).
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teaching staff and safe environment. Shows in their test scores.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers. Great student body
--Submitted by a parent