Joel E. Barber Elementary School

This school was a great school two years ago. Since they switched principals it has gone downhill. Their curriculum is extremely lacking and the principal seems as if she does not care or want to better the school. I do not recommend enrolling your children here. This is the last year my children will go here, we have elected to move because of it. The teachers lack in drive and motivation and are too busy texting and using facebook during class. It is hard for parents to become involved because they do not offer it. I have tried to volunteer but never is called upon to do so. It is very sad.
--Submitted by a parent

This school lacks parent involvement unless the parent is a teacher. Though the teachers are very nice that does not make up for the low academic standards and shoddy curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent elementary education. Student/teacher ratio fantastic. Great parents/Great community school. Would highly recommend if moving to the area.
--Submitted by a parent

5 Star School, great teacher/student ratio.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school! There is so much one on one with teacher and students because of the small classes. Everyone knows everyone else and it makes it really personal. The parent/teacher communication is great to. We always know if there is an area we need to work on with the kids. They are all really in tune with each other.
--Submitted by Tammy Staver, a parent