Rideout Elementary School

This is an ok school! But if you have a child going into Kindergarten you need to make sure that you get the best teacher there Mrs. Treece. She has a great love and understanding of teaching. You will never be sorry! The office staff are somewhat helpful, but at times not readily available when needed. The ESE program needs to have some revamping. The Principle needs to be more open and willing to let them participate more in school/county wide events instead of leaving them all to themselves in the Protable Classrooms.
—Submitted by a parent

I Love Rideout! My kids love Rideout! My daughter is in Kindergarten and she has a wonderful teacher Ms. Dean! My son also attends the school for 4 years now. He is in fifth grade. He has great teachers. Ms. Burt is an awesome 4th grade teacher. Their principal is always visible, very approachable. Very happy with all the schools events.
—Submitted by a parent

RideOut is one of the best schools in Clay County. My children have been going there for 2 years now and they absolutly love it. The teachers have such great communication with the parents so you always know how your child is doing. The staff is very polite and knowledgeable.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing! The work that all the wonderful teachers put into their students shows! We've been at this school for 2 years now and we've had nothing but postive things to say about this school. We were rezoned from another school in the area and were skeptical at first, but after the first week of school we knew it was going to be a great place for our children to learn.
—Submitted by a parent

My oldest child is now in 5th grade and has been attending since Kindergarten. The staff and teachers have been amazing to work with and truly make the children's education their top priority. They have kept me well-informed of the progress of both of my children and have never once made me feel as if any of my 'requests' were a problem. My children enjoy the school as well as the different things they learn each day. I can truly say that they both enjoy the school, teachers and staff! I'd like to see some more extracurricular activities but other than that, I have NO COMPLAINTS! Great school, great staff, great teachers!
—Submitted by a parent

This is our second year at RideOut, and so far I have been very satisfied with the professionalism and dispositions of the staff. I have two students attending this year, and both have teachers who are well prepared and caring. I am disappointed that there is no art resource -- they have P.E. three days a week, with computers and music one time each. Parental involvement is at its height at the beginning of the school year and takes a dive after the winter break. The discipline program is unfortunately reward-based and incompatible with my parenting style, but I suppose it works for them; my kids seem to do well when they are at school, but sometimes they have a problem following directions at home because they are not given the same incentives for their behavior.
—Submitted by a parent

My son is in the E.H. program at RideOut and I am finally (after 2 schools) satisfied with his education. He slipped through many cracks until we enrolled him here. He even made the A-B Honor Roll! That's his first in his school career and I'm sure it wouldn't have been possible if not for the caring dedication of the RideOut staff. Thank you all for showing my son he CAN suceed!
—Submitted by a parent

My son attends RideOut and loves going to school. The teachers and administration are always ready to help. FCAT is a big deal in Florida, but at RideOut it's put into proper perspective. The academic programs are right on track. Music, computers, and P.E. are his favorite resource classes. I really find the communication between school and home excellent. I get a quick response whenever I have a question- usually I just email. Overall, this is a high quality school and I'm very pleased that my son is able to attend RideOut.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter attened RideOut for K (prior to moving) and we were very happy. Her teacher was very professional and caring and my daughter loved going everyday. She also enjoyed their extra classes such as computer, PE, art, etc. I would recommend this school to anyone, it is a small school and has a smaller, closer feel to it compared to other larger elems in the area. (Fleming Island area).
—Submitted by a parent

My children have been at Rideout totaling 3 years. I think the teachers are great. As for parent involvement, I have been on the PFA the last 2 years and have only been called about the annual carnival, which is great also. I think there should be more after school activities. My son loves the run/walk club but even that is not the best it could be compared to other schools in the area. The school has a new principal this year and my 5th graders says he likes her. I think it will be a good year.
—Submitted by Camilla, a parent

I have two children who attend this school.Overall I like it pretty well.I was a little disappointed in how a situation was handled this year with the vice principal.As for the teachers the majority seem to have a genuine interest in the children.I do wish they would offer some more extracirricular activities.The biggest downfall is the parent involvement.More parents with children at this school need to step up and help out.I am pretty satisfied with the cirruculum.
—Submitted by a parent

Comming from a Duval Co, elementary school, i have to say i am impressed with Rideouts curicullum. My children come home with so much work and are learning so much, not to mention the fact they have either music, p.e or art everyday.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has attended this school for 3 years. I have always liked it. The test scores are A's and B's. The teahers and staff are helpful in everyway. They go on educational field trips to MOSH mueseum, zoo and other fun things. Parent envolvment is highly encouraged. It is a relitively new school and they added new classrooms to expand on for more students and teachers.
—Submitted by Ayaka Moore, a parent

I have noticed since the school opened 4 years ago, that most 3rd graders are having a hard time understanding what is being taught. I have talked with many different parents about this and our 3rd graders havent received what they needed since kindergarten. I fell the school is only teaching for the fcat exam and nothing eles! I also fell this school needs to have a better academic programs for childern that are having a hard time. I will be suprised if this school receive another 'a' grade. If you go and look up the scores ride out did receive a 'a' but a very low 'a'.
—Submitted by FRUSTRATED MOM, a parent

This school is really great. The teachers are well educated and have a constant professional attitude. They also balance this attitude with compassion and understanding of their students. My children are very happy and are back to there A&B honor roll selves. Much better than Duval County schools they have been in.
—Submitted by a parent

So far I am very pleased with ROE. This is my son's first year in school and he already loves it.
—Submitted by a parent

RideOut ELementary is a great school. There are excellent teachers and it is obvious they care about their students. They also have a great resource department as well as administration.
—Submitted by a teacher