Lawton Chiles Elementary School

This is a great school. I have two children enrolled. My son is in 2nd grade and my daughter in 5th grade. They have been there for the previous year as well. The teachers and staff are excellent and are attentive to the needs of students. Their zero tolerance for bullying is great. Among the fantastic teachers such as Mrs. Hoyos, Mrs. Murphy, Ms. Gaumond, Mr. Schafer, Mrs. Carillo are only a few that I have had contact with and as a parent appreciate their great teaching skills!!! Awesome!!! Great School.
--Submitted by a parent

Very good school. The principle is very attentive, and takes full ownership of his school.
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This is a wonderful school. My child had a great learning experience in 4th grade with Ms. Skoloski and Ms. Rick. These teachers were there for the student. I must admit at first I thought they were too challenging for students until I saw the progress my child was making throughout the year. These two teachers are demanding, but now I am so glad that my child was in their classes. I would like to see the office have better communication with parents. When calling the school most of the time, no one will answer the phone. It was also very difficult to get the vice principal to call you back.
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From the outside Lawton Chiles looks like a great school and generally speaking it is good. There are definitely many excellent teachers, but the administration and support staff are weak. Unfortunately, the principal and assistant principal are more concerned about campus 'politics' than making decisions for the best interest of the staff and students.

I absolutely LOVE this school and the efforts put forth by the majority of the faculty and staff. My child had Ms. Beaghley in K and Mrs. Joseph in first grade and my child, as well as the rest of the family ADORED them both. Keep up the good work LCES!
--Submitted by Jill, a parent

Lawton Chiles has been a wonderful school for our daughter. Her first year I was a little concerned with the effort on the teachers part but first and second grade have made up for it ten fold. Mrs.Braga and Mrs. Shever have put a great deal of their own time and resources into their classes and it shows in the students love of learning. Keep up the great work.
--Submitted by Paula, a parent

LCES is a school that is helpful but I am not impressed with some of the staff members. The assistant principal is wonderful and inspiring to everyone she deals with at the school. They use a red circle system in the cafe, it does not do anything but anger the lunch room monitors. They need to find a better solution. It has not worked in three years. The pta has very few meetings and is mostly run by staff members. Don't expect quick help for ESE and Gifted testing.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughters 3rd year there and we love it. Everyone that you meet is very helpful. The lafter school program is wonderful...we love Ms. Donna for all her efforts to keep the kids occupied after school and during the summer. The teaching staff is great. Mrs. Braga did a wonderful job last year and Mrs. Shever seems to be just as wonderful! We feel it is going to be a great year for learning! I try to go on as many field trips as I can and they are great! Mr. G is the best principal! He is always around keeping an eye on everyone. Can't wait to see our grade this year!
--Submitted by Dawn, a parent

This school is family/parent friendly. Teachers are wonderful; they are highly motivated which easily attracts the children to learn. They work with each child in reaching their individual potential. The teachers challenge the children appropriately. No child s gets bored. The surrounding neighborhood helps make this school; next to Waterford Shopping area, Lockheed Martin, beautiful subdivisions - where you can feel that the community cares about the environment for their children. We feel safe here knowing the surrounding neighborhood does not harbor sex offenders. If you ever visit the school you can sense that the students are very well behaved than other schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This year I am very happy with my sons teacher. Mr. Hernan has been great with him. He lets me know how he can improve and how. My son likes going to school. The afterschool program is good too. The one thing I would like the school to improve on is if they are trying to get a hold of me(his mother) leave a message if I don't ansewer. there is nothing worse than being at work and seeing that the school has called but don't know why, then try to get a hold of someone not happening. I understand being busy, just please leave a message.
--Submitted by Jennifer, a parent