Candler Elementary School

They need a better Principle! He acts like he isn't concerned about our concerns. Almost like we are annoying him when we address our concerns. The office staff is very rude.
—Submitted by a parent

Ever since we enrolled our daughter here she has fallen behind. She was delayed by three months before we enrolled her and the previous school was doing very good at catching her up. Since we moved here she has fall behind a full year, and she always complain of the other children being mean. My other daughter came home with fresh blood on her from a scratch from a student on the bus. My daughter used to love to go to school before we came here. Now she doesn't want to go.
—Submitted by a parent

I love Candler Elementary School! I went there as a child and my daughters go there now! The teachers all have their own way of teaching and they are all wonderful. I do agree that the office people are snobby and very unwelcoming. The principal (as of 4/2013) is a great man who cares about each student. He was my principal in high-school at Enka High and I loved him then as well. My daughters love their school and their teachers. I wouldn't change their school for anything! We are EXTREMELY happy at Candler Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent

I think most of the teachers at Candler are fine, but the office staff leaves a lot to be desired. They are very unwelcoming. They tend to have a sneering attitude towards people and can get downright rude when a parent asks a legitimate question. Pay attention BCS! The office staff are generally the first contact parents have with the school and they reflect greatly on how the school is perceived.
—Submitted by a parent

The principal was unconcerned that the bus stop was on a dangerous curve and wouldn't accept my childs prescribed inhaler, my wife to raise sand because the school records were not transfered and our child was sick and needed her inhaler, they acted like they were not concerned. It definitely lowers property value for people who may think of moving to this area.

I think Candler is a wonderful school. The principal cares very much about every child's education and really listens to all concerns. I feel very welcomed and confortable whenever I am at Candler. I have to be honest and say that I do see why one person posted that the office staff can be unwelcoming and unfriendly though. I have felt the same way at times. However, walking through the halls I am greeted by numerous teachers and other staff and have never felt that way anywhere else in the school. I have come to the possibility that maybe the ladies in the office are quite shy. I have not 'loved' all of my daughter's teachers personality wise, but I do think they have all been great teachers.The school is very clean and neat; the grounds are well-kept. My daughter loves Candler and so do I!
—Submitted by a parent

Allows bullying Teachers when there is a state wide No Tolerance Rule in effect. Parents should bring law suit to close school if it does not comply.
—Submitted by a parent

Candler is a wonderful place to work and learn. Candler Elementary School is an honor school of excellence with high growth. Candler was named NC Exemplary Reading Award School in 2006. Candler is a school with approximately 620 students in grades K-5.
—Submitted by a teacher

Candler is a school devoted to your child's success. The teachers and other staff make this school one to be envied. The Quality to the academic programs is phenomenonal. I have a child who is Kindergarten and he has Music twice a week, PE and Library once a week and recess everyday. He loves going to school in the mornings and everyone is very kind and considerate. The PTA is fantastic the parents at Candler seem as devoted to their child's success as the staff.
—Submitted by Penny Leatherwood, a parent