Chiles Elementary School

My children have attended Chiles since the day that it opened. This is a tremendous school. The children are encouraged to use their imaginations and creativity. The teachers give and seek feedback with parents while providing love and discipline to the children. I have always felt that my child is safe and secure while I am at work. I am made to feel welcome and encouraged to visit or volunteer. You can get spoiled having your children in a school like this.
--Submitted by a parent

very poor principal at this school. Has her favorites and all others are out. What a shame too. Chiles has gone down hill since she took over.Wonderful teachers and staff.
--Submitted by a teacher

My child has attended this school for a few years. The new prinicpal totally caters to the parents who have money and those whom are not minorities. They have eliminated multicutural programs, every staff member's child somehow always gets into the chorus program, certain children's behavior (including bullying) are ignored because of who they are.
--Submitted by a parent

Great School, Great Teachers & Great Staff. What more could you ask for in a school. Chiles is a great school and my children love it!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended Lawton Chiles last year. It is a terrific school with great teachers and great kids and tons of support from parents. We moved out of state and I wish we could have taken this school with us.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter really enjoys going to school. Teachers very dedicated and make an effort to make learning fun. Cannot wait for next year when my son joins his sister at Chiles. He is currently in a very expensive private school. Cannot believe you can get good quality education without having to pay the earth!
--Submitted by a parent

What a school! This is by far the best school in the county. There is great parent involvement, excellent teachers and superb administration. Class size is low and educational activites are high. The curriculum is very strong! With public schools like these, who needs private schools?
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children have always gone to Chiles, so I don't have much data with which to compare Chiles to other elementary schools. However, I am impressed with the quality of the teachers, the facilities, the parental involvement, and so on. Based on that, I am giving Chiles the highest possible rating.
--Submitted by David McNeely, a parent

This is my son's second year here and he's had two great teachers. It's a shame that with 'no child left behind' and having to teach to the test, he no longer has science every day. I don't fault the school for this, just the system.
--Submitted by a parent

The school had decent computer facilities, however for 850 students the computer/child ratio is incredibly low. The school my kids were previously at had a 2 child per one computer ratio and used wonderful new technology to stimulate student participation in the classroom. I think the size of the school is a major problem as there is lack of personal attention between principal and parents. There are just too many kids. The kids become numbers and are shuffled through the cafeteria, playgrounds, etc. Also teachers need training for special needs kids. My child has a LD and I had to train his teacher on how he learns. For such a Posh school, you have to look beyond the money, the glam, etc and see that there is a lack of personal relationships between staff and parents that would come with a smaller school.
--Submitted by a parent