Prairie Grove Elementary School

I am so impressed with this school. The principal is active and I see him at all events (just saw him at the Halloween Parade). The teachers care and know how to reach the kids. I have 2 kids at this school and it doesn't matter what grade it is, all the teachers are great. The teachers let you come into the classroom to help and speaking with them is a breeze (email or call for any issue you are concerned about). This year the push is still reading but also math - which is great! And a school without the money issues that other surrounding ones struggle with.
--Submitted by a parent

the administration at this school is weak and barely present unless it's time for a fundraiser. The principal does not even do the morning "announcements" live anymore. He video tapes it ahead of time and it is played for the students which is weird. Despite all of the talk that this district within itself is somehow better than surronding larger districts is incorrect. A strong sense of entitlement among some of the families and a small group of parents involved in activities make it hard to embrace. I would not recommend it if you want a school where the principal takes interest and actually is involved with the students.

Prairie Grove Elementary is an amazing school... because we have teachers that care about each and every student.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 kids that attend this school, I am very happy with the teachers and their teaching skills, great school
--Submitted by a parent

Been with this district since pre-k. Great support staff, arts education is wonderful. Communication between parent and teacher takes a whole lot of effort on my part, but I do it and am successful for the most part.
--Submitted by a parent

Been with this school since K-3 grade. Had a terrific 1st grade teacher that my son looped with for 2nd grade. No real parent-teacher involvment. Lack of communication between school and home. Limited extracurricular activities. Overall, a so-so school in a very wealthy area.
--Submitted by a parent

An outstanding school that is still able to offer the full range of fine arts. Its only concern is accommodating the number of people moving to the area.
--Submitted by a parent

This school does not acept students at a lower level of learning. There is to much administrativr bureacracy. Money is # 1.
--Submitted by a parent

Comprehensive teaching that delivers. I am constantly impressed with the level at which our children are being taught. With Computer labs, science, art & music classes even down to K & 1st grade. The best part is seeing the level at which children here test to a National and State standard.
--Submitted by a parent