Pooler Elementary School

Take it from a parent who paid for private school for 8 years prior, POOLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS AWESOME! The administration is excellent, which makes the teachers proud to work there and they do an excellent job of inspiring these students! My son is very smart but lazy. I was concerned he would "dumb down" in the public school system vs private. I was wrong. His teacher and everyone else took such a proactive approach to not only teaching, but inspiring the kids! Pooler Elementary School is like a well kept secret treasure. In my opinion, my child did better at this little public school than he did in 8 years at Savannah Christian. He made nearly straight A's at both schools, but didn't have the faculty and teachers that care at the one I paid all of the money to for years. Also, in fifth grade, my son had 28 kids in his class at the private school, but only 17 kids (and a paraprofessional) at Pooler Elementary. If you are considering paying for private school and you are in the Pooler district, save your money for middle and high school! I couldn't have been any happier!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent , caring teachers and support staff, always willing to field questions or concerns. Extremely vivacious in teaching tactics and truly genuine. All three of my children attended Pooler, the youngest is in the 5th grade now. Even through times of transition, attention given to students never foundered. Admin staff always pleasant and supportive. New year, new leadership. Attention to discipline is welcomed; it's amazing how much more can be taught/learned in an environment that is not disruptive!
--Submitted by a parent

Better than many in the area, but the administration makes it difficult to volunteer and see what is going on in the classrooms; much focus on discipline and rules takes away from learning; we will be moving to another district ASAP
--Submitted by a parent

My son went to Kindergarten last year. Pooler Elementary exceeded all expectations. I was amazed at how much they did with these young children. Very friendly teachers and persistent with helping your child achieve.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been attending Pooler Elementary since her second semester of Kindergarten. She will be entering the third grade this upcoming year. Both my husband and I are extremely pleased with the academic curriculum and the extracurricular activities available to the students. All the teachers are friendly, helpful and caring. Parental involvement is encouraged and appreciated. I am proud to say my child attends Pooler Elementary, and openly encourage newcomers to the area to try our elementary school, as I am sure they will not be disappointed. If only our choices were as good for Middle and High School, our child would remain in the public system. Patricia
--Submitted by a parent

For 2006-2007 there is a new Principal and a some New teachers, They are wonderful and supportive. The average class size in 2nd grade is only 17 students. Our class has a class pet. They have a great gifted program,where they meet 4x a week. I also volunteer by teaching Spanish.I hope next year we get more volunteers for this so each class can have Spanish 1x a week. There is a wonderful Art and Music program, and many fun activities, Field Trips,Dances, Math Science night,etc. A good AR program, Good Teacher support where children who read above grade level, can have extra book projects to further their learning. The children seem very happy there.
--Submitted by a parent

I am not happy with this School and I think that you are doing your child a disservice by sending them there. The Students to Teacher ratios are extremely high. The Academics of the School are also behind.
--Submitted by a parent

We recently move to Pooler and unfortunately my children attend Pooler Elementary. A lot of the teachers really have bad attitudes. What kind of school does not offer tuturing for the students that they need it. I really hate this school and will be transferring my children next year.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a wonderful school! I went there when I was little! Every day my child comes home and tells me all the wonderful things she learns! Also Pooler is such a great place!
--Submitted by Kamryn, a former student