Nelson Elementary School

Excellent education. Caring teachers and staff make my child (and I) feel welcomed. Lots of opportunities to become involved if you want and administration and teachers offer help when needed and after school clubs, too.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the 3rd school I have worked at in the last 3 years. I really enjoy working here. The teachers I work with on a daily basis really care about their students. We work hard to not only communicate concerns but areas where children are excelling. We go to trainings and workshops to make us better at what we do. I've been here 6 years and plan on staying here for many more years... great administration who works with both parents and teachers to help each and every child.
--Submitted by a teacher

We are a military family with a special needs child so I did A LOT of research regarding a school for him and his little sister. I spoke to other parents in EFMP stationed here and NELSON elementary was highly recommended. I can say this is the best school we have ever come to. Out of six schools my amazing son has been in and out of, 4 different state IEPs (he came to Nelson for 2nd grade), this school has worked with us the most. His younger sister has flourished here also. The teachers are amazing, support staff is wonderful and the administration will listen to your concerns. No school is perfect, everyone has bad days, but if you are looking for a second home for your children, Nelson Elementary is a safe, caring environment. Semper Fi
--Submitted by a parent

I have a son at Nelson and my oldest son was there years ago. I too moved in to the area mid school year and I have NO complaints! He entered 5th grade in February 2005 and that was the beginning of a very happy experience in Hillsborough County. The office staff was great and told me everything I needed to have for him to come to school. I guess you can't make everyone happy. My youngest has a couple years left at Nelson and I still have NO complaints. I am in the school often and truly enjoy it there. His teachers have been great! They are very welcoming and I have never felt like I can't ask questions or be involved. Nelson is a great school and I would never consider changing his school!
--Submitted by a parent

NELSON is a great school!! The office staff, teachers and volunteers are all wonderful! I wish I had more time to spend there! My kids have done great at Nelson and I am very happy with this school!!
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely LOVED Nelson Elementary! My oldest son started there charter year and my younger son just graduated 5th grade today. This school was SUPERIOR in education, safety and parental involvement. Through the years I ve witnessed a variety of teachers who were truly "hands on" whether it was in the classroom or during science experiments or even extracurricular programs. There were always a variety of programs offering something for everyone. I appreciated the open door policy between parents, teachers and the administration when it came to education, behavior and the high expectations of my son(s). Since 2003 I can t remember one moment where I wished my children had attended school anywhere else. Leaving today I have mixed emotions realizing the amazing experience I can only hope others will appreciate as much as I did! Go Eagles!!!
--Submitted by a parent

From the front office staff all the way through to the cafeteria there is a warm loving atmosphere at Nelson. The teachers are great! My child has one year left at Nelson and our family is going to be very sad to leave this school.
--Submitted by a parent

As a volunteer at this school, I see how hard the teachers and staff work! They do many extra things to challenge each child. Teachers volunteer to do after school programs on several afternoons. This school is great!

I have had a child at Nelson since it opened in 2003. My youngest will leave tomorrow and I am heart broken! I have met some amazing people in the staff and parents of Nelson! My children have excelled academically because of the support of the entire staff of Nelson and I will miss being a part of this school! I have enjoyed every year of our time at Nelson!
--Submitted by a parent

We are military and have just recently moved to the area. I brought my youngest daughter (9) in to enroll her. The staff at the front desk were very rude. 2 sentences were spoken to us from the minute we walked in the front door until we met with the enrollment person. No welcome/no tour/not a single positive comment or smile from them. Very unwelcoming atmosphere. I have an extremely outgoing daughter who loves school. She has attended many as we move often. After 3 weeks, she now hangs her head and says she doesn't like school because they people there are not nice. Recently, she was called to the office. When she arrived, the secretary was very rude to her. My daughter didn't know why she had been called so she was confused. Instead of helping her understand why she was called up,(to pick up paperwork sent from previous school) she was treated poorly. Upon walking in this morning to attend what should have been a fun event, I witnessed several other parents being treated poorly. After 10 minutes waiting to sign in, not a single "Hello", "Good Morning", "Welcome" from the staff. I would be ashamed if I were the Principal of this school.
--Submitted by a parent