Cunningham Elementary School

There are many great teachers at this school! They have been growing their environmental programs for years now. The community farm on campus is an awesome resource for the classes and the entire community. The outdoor classroom is a certified wildlife habitat.
—Submitted by a parent

I recently moved to the neighborhood and found a wonderful school tucked away in South Austin. There are lots of great teachers willing to go the extra mile for the students. I was surprised by all of the community events: Art Night, Family Movie Night, PEAS Farm, MicroSociety, College Night, Literacy Night, Fall Carnival, Math Night, and Bicycle Rodeo just to name a few. I have noticed that people tend to have a view of the school that's stuck in the 1980's and are missing all of the exciting opportunities this school has to offer. Great schools are developed through community support and this school is doing a great job reaching out.

Campus is always covered in trash. The one time it wasn't was when they had the kids take a morning off from their work to clean it. I am very disappointed in many aspects of this school, but that is because my child got a bad teacher there. There are definitely good teachers at Cunnningham, but you will never get an honest representation of the school from the princial or administrative staff. They try to create programs to make the school appear successful (P.E.A.S., Microsociety, et al) but the academics are mediocre and geared for low-functioning kids. I would highly recommmend getting on the wait-list now for the charter school across the street, Edan Park Academy.
—Submitted by a parent

Cunningham is a fantastic school with bright, dedicated teachers and a wonderful principal. The special programs (art, music, PEAS farm, gifted program, PTA, etc) are excellent. I was worried about my daughter being ignored because she's very bright, but she is constantly challenged without leaving other kids behind. Each child is given the attention she needs and the teachers are there to help at every turn. We feel very lucky to be in the Cunningham district and look forward to our future here.
—Submitted by a parent

As the past PTA President for 2 years I feel very lucky for our family that we moved into the Cunningham Elementary School Zone. With a great principal and many great teachers our children areLEARNING and ENJOYING THEMSELVES! From the PEAS Community Farm @ Cunningham to the Micro Society After School Program our children don't want to go home they are having so much fun!
—Submitted by a parent

Our daughter has attended Cunningham for 1st and 2nd grade and we are looking forward to 3rd grade. The teachers and staff are dedicated to the students. When our daughter began 1st grade she was behind in her reading level. With the help of her teacher and the reading specialist, she ended the year above level in reading.
—Submitted by a parent

Cunningham may be a school that works well for most children, but it is not one that challenges children who may be a little ahead of the learning curve. The teachers are not trained tore recognize or are not willing to accept that children may be more gifted than they are used to seeing. As a school that teaches to the masses, they do a wonderful job. For the outlyers, they fail miserably. I am concerned about the length of time that the teachers have been there. We brought up some legitimate concerns regarding behavor issues, and bullying, and my child was told by his teacher that he was imagining it. Whether this is true or not is irrelevant, as children should feel safe when bringing up issues with thier teachers. I am very unhappy with the way parental concerns are handled at a parent teacher level. I am waiting to hear back from the principal regarding this to see how this is handled.
—Submitted by a parent

Cunningham Elementary is a wonderful place to be/work. Simply put, we are a family. We support each other. We care about each other, and we do all that we can to help our students be successful in school and in life. We care about our community, and we care about the environment. We are a "green campus" that tries to compost, recycle (including old batteries) and give to those in need, even though we don't have as much as some schools might. We are doing our best and we have Cobra Pride! Cunningham's the very best-yessssssss!
—Submitted by a teacher

This school has excellant teachers. All the administration and teachers are more than willing to answer questions and help where they are able. Very friendly

I love Cunningham Elementary school because of all the staff and students. We are always working with one another for our students because they are our number one priority. We have started working on our courtyard since last year and we have made so much progress with the kids and parents help. They take pride in helping out to beautify our school.
—Submitted by a parent

Cunningham has a real sense of community. Many parents and grandparents participate in all kinds of school activities including volunteer opportunities. The students take a lot of pride in their school.

Excellent school. Skilled and loving teachers. Great involvement from the community.
—Submitted by a parent

Cunningham's faculty and staff have become very community oriented. They have involved parents and even neighbors in restoring the campus courtyard, a garden, recycling and other green projects.The children are learning to care for the world while striving for high academic achievements as well.

My son has attended Cunningham for 1st and 2nd grades. His teachers have been very helpful and are flat out terrific. My son needs speech therapy and has been getting the help he needs with that and extra help with reading which goes hand and hand with his speech disorder. Thanks teachers and therapist for your help.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended preK this past year and will now be in kinder for the 09-10 school year, The teachers were great this year, alot of parent involvment and a sense of community is very present at the school.
—Submitted by a parent

My oldest child has attended Cunningham since 2003 an finished her last year this past year and she has had great teachers and intervention when needed. My child would not have been able to achieve what she has if it were not for a school that cares. The parents are also great! All my child have attened Cunningham and will complete their eduction here. Way to go Cunningham !
—Submitted by a parent

great school and super teachers!
—Submitted by Lisha, a parent

Mi hijo is in third grade bilingual class. He is very happy and we like the education he is getting.
—Submitted by a parent

I think the teachers are great.
—Submitted by a parent

My children are currently enrolled at Cunningham. I have had a very good experience there for the last 4 yrs. The parental involvement is wonderful and the teachers and principals have really helped my children achieve and maintain A+-B grades... Very happy here
—Submitted by a parent