Elbridge Gale Elementary School

This is the best school my son has attended by far. The staff is friendly and helpful, they treat all kids respectfully and the teachers work hard and celebrate academic improvement. My son is happy to go to school. He has no friends because the kids in 5th grade are very clique and can be very unfriendly but this is very secondary to us. I would love to see more team building effort in class. I am very happy with the quality of the teaching, which is the main goal. Five stars and a high five.
--Submitted by a parent

Hi, I am a teacher and have also substitute taught at schools across PBC, and I can say that EGES is one of the best run schools in the county, not to mention they have some of the nicest teachers and students. To address the person who was unhappy with the behavior of the children, swearing, etc... unfortunately it only gets worse at other schools. I will not sub at most central PBC schools because of the unruly behavior. To the person who mentioned that parents are not allowed to get out of their cars and socialize in the car loop, this is for the childrens' safety. It also holds up the line and when cars are backed up all the way down the street, people become impatient and use poor judgement. To all the parents who feel this school is too FCAT driven... I haven't found a Florida public school that is not. This is the result of No Child Left Behind, and the goal is to bring Florida out of the bottom percentile. Overall, I love EGES and how smoothly it runs, the well behaved children, the supportive administration, and the positive attitudes!

EGES now has the Palm Beach County teacher of the year honors! The Principal is obviously doing the right things for the school, the teachers and most importantly the students....
--Submitted by a parent

Excellence brought to a new level! My son has been at Elbridge Gale for 3 years now and each year he has been blessed with extraordinary teachers who love to teach and motivate students to be the best they can be! He has had a wonderful, well rounded, elementary experience so far. He is challenged when needed, tutored when needed, commended for his excellent choices and corrected behaviorally when necessary. I have experienced excellent communication from teachers, office and administration. I couldn't be happier with this school. EGES ROCKS!
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I recently moved here from the north and so far I am not impressed. The principal is harsh. The first day both kids complained of all the curse words in the school. I witnessed the nurse send a kindergartner that puking to go get her own back pack and tell your teacher your leaving. The next day a fist fight on the bus for a kid ditching line and no one got in trouble. I am so far horrified and can't believe the ranking given to this school! I purchased my house here for my kids (big mistake)
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My child has gone here since first grade. The school is more focused on getting there funds for FCAT that all the kids do until March is prepare for this and are loosing on learning the basic they need for schooling. The Cafeteria is a night mare if you have little ones starting make sure to send them with easy open drinks and food because there is not enough adult helpt to get to all the children. They have the janitor help in the cafeteria with the children wich I thought was just wrong.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very helpful and are willing to take the time to explain everything. My daughter is in 1st grade.
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We are new to EGES and are extremely Happy. We made a very important decision to leave a private school because of what the school was lacking. I can honestly tell you that Elbrige Gale has had such a major impact on my children in such a short time. Mrs. P hires only the best and I can't thank her enough. I'm thrilled to be involved in a school where you see the principal, can speak to the principal and know that she wants nothing but the best for each and every family who attends her school. Her professionalism inspires me as a parent and I owe so much thanks and gratitude to the second grade and fifth grade team of teachers as well. They have been shining stars in my children's lives. I'm so thankful our children attend Elbridge Gale.
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I just have to say that Mrs. Koy is fantastic. She keeps the children motivated and always ready to learn!!! My child struggled with reading and writing but not anymore. She is at the top of her class. MRS. KOY is AWESOME!!! Thanks Mrs. P. for hiring the best teachers ever!!!
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I am very happy about this school. I was very dissapointed that he could not go to Brinks but now I am very proud. In the beginning I was homeschooling him, but it was not necesary, they are above the curriculum, always challenging the kids and it is amazing that my son want to know more so we are goggling all the time. This year after care services are much better ofering better quality in tutoting
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