Cordova Elementary School

I have two children at this school because of the optional program. They offer advanced academics which has provided a challenging curriculum for the students. I think the strength is the strong, positive leadership of the principal, Mrs. Avanzi. Overall, it has been a positive experience. I have found the staff to be responsive and open to involving the parents. I regret that budget cuts in recent years have taken away Spanish classes and some support staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Just read the latest review stating this site is being monitored. This is probably true because a crazed control freak runs this school. Ask yourself this: How well do I really know the principal and teachers? I agree, the Kindergarten teachers are great at Cordova, however, the upper grades - not so great. Make a surprise visit, you'll see.
--Submitted by a parent

I wrote a negative review this morning, and now it is gone. I was right, someone is monitoring this site to offset and delete negative reviews of Cordova Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

In regards to this most recent posting, I would like to say that while this parent must have had a bad experience with this teacher, I believe all the other accusations to be way off base. The school does not smell, the staff is, for the most part, very nice, and the principal is always present and available to talk to parents. She is also very involved with the children and I'd wager she can name every child in the school! I have had one child or another in CES since 2005, and have been very happy overall.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is THE WORST!! The pungent smell of mold and sewage is present the moment you walk in. The staff is untrained and rude. The budget cuts should have been here!!!! Pamela Brown(4th grade) ridicules her students in front of staff as well as other students and makes parent teacher conferences and doesn't show up!!! Parent/ teacher communication is non existent. (more like the parent is irrelevant) The principal is convienently not available the majority of school hours. Any concerns you do have about the well being of your child - you will have a better chance at getting them addressed if you write them down and toss them out the window while driving down i40 No child left behind? My child didnt qualify for tudoring this year because her TCAPS were too high last year. She was absent last year for TCAPS!!! Who took them for her to help with that government funding? good luck and don't move into this district if at all possible!
--Submitted by a parent

WE LOVE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY! My son was a student there for K-5 and now my daughter is in 2nd grade. The teachers are wonderful and really care for the students. They hold each student to a high standard of learning and accountability. Mrs. Avanzi is one of the best principals in Memphis City Schools and Shelby County. She works hard to make sure CES is a top school!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has gone to this school since she was in kindergarten and she has absolutely loved it!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and administrators at CES demonstrate on a daily basis that they truly care for our children at CES. My older son has grown tremendously with their instruction and guidance. I look forward to my younger son attending CES in a few years!
--Submitted by a parent

In my book the best thing about CES is the leadership. CES has a principal that is not afraid to tell parents the truth and demand that they hold their own kids to a higher standard. I have been very impressed with the education and I am even more impressed with the social standards of this school. This school is an amazing asset for our community whose record speaks for itself as one of the best educational programs in the state. Other schools could learn from watching the way this school is operated.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal truly has the children's intrest at heart. This is my first year at CES and all the Kindergaden teachers are amazing and go above and beyond to make sure all the kids are up to par for first grade....Thanks !!
--Submitted by a parent