Parkwood Elementary School

I don't even know where to begin to tell about Parkwood!!! This school is so AMAZING!!!! The teachers and staff are so friendly and everyone goes above and beyond to help the students. The parent involvement is outstanding and the relationships between the students and teachers are wonderful. I have never heard any student say they did not like being at Parkwood!!! If you are planning on moving to the Jacksonville area, look for a house in the Parkwood area and you will not be disappointed!!!! Best school in the area!! Not sure how this school is only rated a 7 because it should be a 10. Just look at the test scores!!! Again....AMAZING school :)
--Submitted by a parent

My older son went to Parkwood from Kindergarten through 5th grade. We've been fortunate to be stationed here long enough for my youngest to attend Kindergarten this year. Parkwood is by far the best elementary school in Jacksonville. The school is older but it's clean and well taken care of. The principal, teachers, and staff are outstanding.
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I'm stunned to see this school only is rated a "7". This is our 4th year at PWE and I now have 3 children all who have been there from Kindergarten to 4th grade. There is tremendous parent involvement, the teachers listen and work with you, and the kids are very happy there. The advance programs are wonderful and we will be VERY sad to move later next month. We hope, that if we return, we will be able to come back to PW! When debating schools for your children in Jacksonville, look no further!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I really like this school. I think my daughter is enjoining a lot in her class.
--Submitted by a parent

Parkwood is by far the best elementary school in the Jacksonville area. If questioned, most everyone that lives here wishes their kids could attend this school. Tremendous parent involvment leads to stonger students because of a team effort between parents, teachers and administration. Very strong AIG program led by a high energy, caring, ethical teacher. Strong students challenge each other and lead to high test scores. Caring, quality teachers. I feel my child is well-prepared for middle school.
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The emphasis on a quality education is first and foremost at Parkwood. My 2 children have had excellent, creative teachers for the past 3 years. The school itself is old, but they have clean, well maintained facilities with excellent exposure to technology. A new large multipurpose building is wonderful for presentations, indoor PE, and science fair exhibits. The principal and assistant principal are dedicated to running a safe, education focused school who appreciate parental involvement in their child's educational progress. We will miss Parkwood.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a Parkwood Parent for the last ten years (my two children are 5 years apart). We all had a wonderful experience with this school, especially when we were so fortunate to have Ms. Denise Jones. I am a college instructor and have trained extensively in the area of education. The teachers at Parkwood are well versed in learning styles and were organized and kind. You would be fortunate to have your child at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I was excited for my child to attend Parkwood but I ended up disappointed. My child was moved from one teacher to another after one month because they wanted to challenge him more. He went from a structured room to one lacking classroom management and was not challenged anymore than before. After attempting to work with administration on the issues I had to pull my child out of the school. He was stressed and did not enjoy the new environment. I was told he was moving from one good teacher to another but that was not the case. He was moved to make things easier for the first teacher, so she could focus on one group of learners and not need to differentiate for another. He ended up in a chaotic room and unhappy. The school never understood that.
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We are a military family new to the Jacksonville area as of last summer. Since we've not lived here with children before, and not knowing anyone with kids the same age as ours, we were at a disadvantage when looking at local schools. We poured over Great Schools... talked with people in the community... and used 'common sense' and decided on the area we wanted to live in order to get our kids into Parkwood. We have never regretted our decision once. All their information is timely and allowed us to look at the mix of kids that we wanted our kids to be with. It was right on the money. I do wish the school had a foreign language component to their special classes... but that is the only disappointment we've had. Our kids are challenged and nurtired. We love it.
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All three of my children attended Bell Fork from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The teachers are highly trained and provide a strong foundation in Math, writing and reading. With an absolutely fantastic caring staff, this is truly a school comparable and competitive with schools that pull from more priviledged areas. The student body is an cultural diverse, eclectic group of military dependents and locals.
--Submitted by a parent