Nantucket Elementary School

I love this school. Of course, the building itself is really nice, being only a few years old, and it has current technology. My daughter attended 4th and 5th grade at Nantucket and was well prepared for middle school. She is now doing high school level math in 7th grade. My younger daughter had an amazing kindergarten experience. She loved going to kindergarten, reads well, and enjoyed the opportunity to read a book to her former kindergarten teacher's class now that she is in first grade. Her kindergarten teacher really got to know her students, even going to many birthday parties that she was invited to. The teachers work as a team with the other teachers in their grade, and the children benefit from that. They are also very accessible, responding quickly to emails. My only concern is with the growing class sizes - although the school is new, it is way over capacity.
--Submitted by a parent

Most teacher are young and without much experience. Other school have more experienced teacher and that makes a huge difference. Reading program is poor comparing with other Elementary Schools in Crofton. Reading and spelling program needs to improve bid deal. Technology is good because the Principal focus more in technology than a serious reading program. PTA needs to reflect diversity and do more things for free for the children. Principal may not be open to suggestions or to learn from school that are alredy getting greater ratings.
--Submitted by a parent

Great technology. Poor reading program. Other Elementary Schools in Crofton have better reading programs and spelling. School could do a lot better in reading. PTA not very diverse. PTA does not do much activities for free. If parents are not email or computer oriented they may not get to know PTA. Some NES teachers are young and not very experience. Friendly Principal but may not take suggestions regarding better education.
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My family moved to Crofton because of the reputaion of its schools. So far they have been very disappointed. My granddaughter is a gifted student, and now as a 9 yr old, has never received less that a "A" on an assignment or on her report card. Even though the teachers and staff are very nice, they have done very little to challenge her academically. They have a pull-out program that she attends once a week for math, but this does not address our concern that her teacher has not discovered a way to challenge her in the classroom. Sending her home with random worksheets is not the way to motivate a gifted child. She is totally bored. What a disappointment.

We just moved here from Hawaii. We have two children. One of which is special needs. By far, this school is excellent. The teachers are wonderful, the atmosphere is great and my children love going to school.
--Submitted by a parent

Amazing school! State of the art technology, fabulous music program, focus on rigorous academics, citizenship and kids health and fitness. Couldn't be more happy with this school. Top notch administrators and teachers.
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We love this school. The technology is just amazing and the teachers are fantastic. We are so happy that they finally built this great new school.
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It is a new school in its second year now. The teachers are great and technology/facilities are excellent. My kids are so happy that they go to this school.
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This is an excellent brand new school, with incredibly talented teaching and administrative staff. I had two children attend this school. Each had very specific developmental, emotional, and academic needs. I was thrilled with the level of professionalism, thorough care, and dedication the staff gave my children. One of the best schools I have ever seen, and I've worked for public school administration offices. This one is top notch.
--Submitted by a parent