Dingeman Elementary School

The dedicated and sensitive teaching staff provide a comprehensive challenging curriculum. The most involved parents in scripps ranch give a humbling amount of time and money which provide an unmatched number of quality enrichment programs and technology. It's exhausting to be a parent here but I am proud of what we give our kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my grand children love going to school in the morning. They come home full of excitement about the interesing facts they learned throughout the day. Homework is stimulating and fun. Reading and composition skills are encouraged in their kindergarten and first grade classes. A great environment for learning.

Impressed as a grandparent with what i have seen.

I have two children at Dingeman, my oldest started Kindergarten here in 2001. At first, I was intimidated by the sheer size, but quickly became accustomed to the environment. The faculty is excellent, we have had only one marginal experience out of seven teachers, and that was mostly due to personality fit between my child and the teacher. My kids have had a wonderful, well-rounded experience. I would highly recommend Dingeman to any parent.
--Submitted by a parent

Dingeman does a great job providing challenging academics in a fun and interesting environment. Art, music and science are also a regular part of the school day. The teachers are great!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children that attend Dingeman. I have been actively involved with both of them and this school is wonderful. The teachers and the principal are a super dynamic team and we are very happy with the academic curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is great academically. The only thing I would change is the fact that the school does not have a full time nurse on site. The position was apparently cut due to state budget cuts. This is not a good situation for kids with special needs or that one big accident.
--Submitted by a parent

My child's teacher was great, but as parents, we experienced some downsides to Dingeman, most of which have to do with the 'small' neighborhood environment. A very provincial area is Scripps Ranch, with parents who operate as cliques (and hence, so do their children), a seeming superiority to any diversity in personality or style of other children, and little interest in anything outside the community -- somewhat insular. The teaching of academics is fine, despite large class sizes, but not a whole lot of creativity or extracurricular thinking.
--Submitted by a parent

A typical Scripps Ranch school where the community really makes the difference. Great parents, terrific staff and best of all - the best kids in the state!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent academic programs. Music and art are fit into curriculum by individual teachers, so some teachers provide more than others. Art lessons are also provided by parent volunteers on a monthly basis through the 'Art Corp' program. Students may participate in chorus or instrumental music beginnng in 4th grade. Parent involvement is very high.
--Submitted by a parent