Governor's Ranch Elementary School

We left GRE after 4 principals, poor and inconsistent teaching staff, and unchallenging curriculum. There are approximately 25 families in our neighborhood that send our kids to Dennison Elementary School instead of our neighbohood school. This is reflected in the schools mediocre test scores.
--Submitted by a parent

Governor's Ranch is an excellent school that strives to meet the needs of all students! Bullying is absolutely not tolerated and teachers are very receptive and responsive to the needs and concerns of students and parents. The academics are rigorous and yet learning is made to be fun. The staff believes in the whole child, art, music, and PE are just as important as reading, writing, and math. Teachers take the time to get to know their students and to support their interests and activities. We love this school!
--Submitted by a parent

We left this school because of the inconsistent quality of the teachers and the lack of leadership. Bullying is rampant here and not much is done about it. Everyone knows about it and it is swept under the rug. They do have an active PTA and a supportive community.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school but, more importantly, my son loves going here. He adores his teachers and the culture that this shool promotes. He is encouraged to work hard and enjoy learning. We live in the neighborhood and I enjoy having the community atmosphere as I feel the school is exteneded beyond the walls and room of the classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

Are Family Loves Governors Ranch Elem. Because they have the Best Teachers and Staff anyone could ask for. And not to mention have a great PTA that looks out for are schools needs in all ways. Without these great people showing are kiddos the way the school wouldn't be as great as it is. They really do think of Safety and education first. Love all the Programs they have and esp. all there events that keep the community tightly together.You will def. see that GRE is the place to be : )
--Submitted by a parent

Principals in Jefferson County are reviewed on overall GPA and standardized test grades. Rather than working on getting the kids to improve grades, it's much easier get rid of the students that have challenges. Good students will be fine, students with issues or challenges will have problems. 'Programs' are offered by the district and sound great, but fail to deliver promised results.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is geared towards 'typical' children who never get into trouble. If your child has special needs or learning delays or disabilities, this is not the school for them. The atmosphere is very snotty and cliquey. Thank goodness for open enrollment.
--Submitted by a parent

This school not only has an outstanding academic environment, it has excellent - friendly and open parent involvement. This is such a welcoming and friendly school, and there is a strong emphasis on consideration and respect! Needless to say we are so glad that we chose this school for our son's elementary education. A large percentage of families are open enrolled by choice in this school which highlights its strengths. The principal is tremendously supportive of the staff and parent involvement. What more can we say! Signed, a statisfied parent at GRE!
--Submitted by a parent