Dr E T Boon Elementary School

Out of the great schools in Allen, Boon is the best. There is a great support structure for the children and parents. If your child is challenged with topics or grades the teachers and volunteers will bend over backwards to support your child in their time of need. We find no elitestism here at all and my child has been at Boon since the doors opened. We have all fought hard to support Tammy and she is regarded as one of the best principals in Allen for a reason. You will also not find a more support staff from the office, nurse, SSI, special needs etc... There is no other school I would rather have my child attend. Boon's boundaries include some of the lowest income children in Allen and they receive the same support and nuturing as the other children.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a good district, but we have found this particular school is full of materialistic parents, and there is a very elitist culture. There is quiet talk of trying to figure out how to get the 'lesser' students shipped to other schools.
--Submitted by a parent

My two daughters (4th and 1st) were miraculously transferred directly into this school in February upon our family's relocation to Allen. The principal told me that that 120 overflow children are bussed to other Allen elementary schools. Our girls were allowed in due to isolated departures of two other children's families moving away mid year. After her 1st day, my fourth grader said 'this is the best school I've ever been in,' of the 4 schools she's been in. The rest of the year was excellent for both girls. Many of our friends are home-schoolers, but we know that the well-rounded education at Boon elementary will benefit our kids in the long run. Although the school is at maximum capacity now, Allen ISD plans to open a new school to handle the area's growth which should relieve the overflow situation.
--Submitted by a parent

We couldn't be happier with the entire Boon experience. The teachers and staff are extremely friendly, warm and welcoming. I see the principal with a smile on her face almost every time I'm there. The parent involvement is phenomenal. Most importantly, my kids are coming home each day with a positive attitude about learning. My daughter is almost constantly singing the songs she's learned, and my first grade son is reading well above the 4th grade level. We are extremely fortunate!
--Submitted by a parent

It's hard to imagine a better school than Boon. New facility, teachers that go above and beyond, and and a Princpal that sets the bar high and establishes a positive environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Caring and respect from teachers not good. School does not help with social issues. Academics are ok. I never met or saw the principal in the two months my children attended.
--Submitted by a parent

New building that is awesome. My sons teacher is very nice and helpful. The only thing I don't like about it, is that it is located in a pretty well to do area with lots of money around, and you can tell. We moved from out of state and did not realize this. We prefer and more relaxed atmosphere. There is a lot of pressure from an early age.
--Submitted by a parent

Absolutely outstanding, brand-new school. Teachers are excellent, facilities are better than most middle schools and parents are actively involved. We couldn't be happier with the quality of education our daughter is receiving from Boon.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school! Great students! Just have wonderful teachers and principle! The staff really care about there students!
--Submitted by Julie G, a parent