W.L. Abney Elementary School

I agree with some of the other reviews that Abney gets a bad rap. I feel as though this is partly do to its location. The administration is wonderful and if you are a caring supportive parent you can really see how great of a school this is! My daughter went here for kindergarten even though we were hesistant we beleive in supporting our public schools! We were pleasantly surprised and I have talked very highly of the school ever since! My daughter has since been to two other schools and I still feel strongly about abney!
--Submitted by a parent

Abney is a great school it's a growing school and the school board needs to see that and give the teachers some much needed help in the class rooms there are so many children in this school now that the teachers need aids because the classes are so big there isn't enough time to get to very child. and there saying is every child what ever it takes, so lets make sure that happens help the children and teachers. it's a great school lets not give it a bad name just because it's students count is so large we need aids and more teachers for our children. at abney they make your child feel special, and that's what counts our children.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been at Abney this year as a fourth grade student. It has been a very good year for him. His teachers are very caring and effective teachers. They work very hard to make sure my son is learning. The principal is also very good. He has met with me several times to discuss issues that I was concerned about and he actually solved them. The school has much to offer and sometimes receives a bad rap.
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I can only say that this school is a caring school. I like the open door policy of the principal. He actually does it. The teachers are very good and the school hard to give all students a chance to be successful My child also is safe and that is very important to me.
--Submitted by a parent

I have four daughters and thus far two have attended Abney(one is still there in the 5th grade). I must say that I am happy with the teachers and staff they have there. They have always been blessed with teachers who loved and had passion for teaching and due to this one of my daughters have all honor courses in Jr. high. Some may think there isn't any dicipline but in my opinion decipline starts at home; they aren't our childrens parents...we are!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and administration are wonderful and understanding. I also love how quickly they came back after Hurricane Katrina and I was able to out my child in school immediately!
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school because they really care about the students. They are constantly promoting positive re-enforcement and treating others with kindness. And they have really made the safety and well-being of the students a huge priority. They also seem to research the best teaching techniques that will benefit the kids most.
--Submitted by a parent

This year starts the beginning of my daughters 3rd year at Abney and she absolutely loves her classmates and her teacher. I feel she could had learned more last year in her class due to a young teacher, but I have high hopes for her teacher this year. We are both excited to see what the year brings.
--Submitted by a parent

I'd say it fits the category of needs improvement. absolutely no dicipline whatsoever. My child will not be returning
--Submitted by a parent

Abney Elementary is growing and changing. The administration and teachers are working hard every day to ensure students are properly educated. Teachers stay after school for hours, sacrificing family time, trying to develop new and exciting lessons. The school is located in a low socio-economic area, which often creates problems with behavior.
--Submitted by a parent