Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School

Please note when reading these reviews that the principal of the school has changed since 2007 when all the great reviews were written. The current principal, Maylnn Rodriguez, is the 2012 principal who has been there since approximately 2009 when much poorer reviews began...
--Submitted by a parent

One of THE BEST Katy Elemtary School!!! Excellent programs, teachers, PTO, volunteers and school leaders. We are so proud to be members of OKE family. 5 star rating all.
--Submitted by a parent

For all the good you hear about Katy schools, I run in to more and more people who have children that have struggled in elementary. I know people who are paying tutors in the first grade, paying for outside testing and paying for help for their child. One of my children has done okay in the school, the other has struggled. He basically is just not that far behind. Seems fine if no issues, but so many kids these days have issues, and unless they are really bad off, or in the politcally correct categories, plan on paying to get help for your own child. A couple of fantastic teachers, a few okay
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of 2. I have one grown son and I have a first grader at Kilpatrick. I spend quiet a bit of time volunteering in several areas of the school. I feel very fortunate to have my child attending this school. It is like a joint effort to make sure my child gets the best education possible. My hat goes off to the Principal, the Teachers, the Librarians, and the volunteers whom make this an awesome school. OKE Rocks
--Submitted by a parent

If you want average education and your child is a follower this school is for you. But if your child is a thinker, a kid who likes to learn an be challenge look someplace else. My child has been attending this school for 4 years now and we are looking into getting out of here. I do not feel that the educational level is up to our standards, plus the school has too many issues to solve with how they hire and monitor the staff. Yes, there are some excellent teachers, but it also has it share of teachers with no experience at all that can make children's life miserable. We have had our share in 4 years, enough to tell anybody if I could choose I would not go for OKE.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with all the reviews but one. I also have a student attending Kilpatrick who has ADHD and have found not only the teacher, but also the staff to be nothing but helpful. My previous second grader (now third grade) has reached new heights not only in curricular grades, but in behavioral as well. Kilpatrick has many programs which help ADHD children stay 'on target' One such program is assigning them an older 'helper' to make sure they understand and 'pull them back' if their mind does 'wonder'. In summary fantastic!
--Submitted by Terryann, a parent

Kilpatrick is a terrific school. The teachers, counselor, and principals are energetic and enthusiastic about learning. They provide fun incentives for the students who participate in various academic challenges and meet preset goals. The children are expected to perform at their personal best and are provided all of the necessary tools to do so. OKE is also very nurturing and appreciates parental involvement. My 2nd grader transferred here from a parochial school in LA at the beginning of the year and she was anxious about starting a new school. Her teacher warmly welcomed her, reassured her whenever necessary, and allowed my daughter's personality and confidence to flourish. OKE has an AR program, Eureka science, an inventive thinking design team (the true name of it eludes me) which K-5 are eligible to participate in. The school also has an outstanding music teachers who direct school musicals and great art teachers also.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers at OKE are awesome! They go above and beyond to help those that are behind, as well as challenge those that need to be. School security is a priority and everyone from the office staff to teachers are very welcoming. I have a kindergartner and a third grader and I have only had very positive experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

Unfortunately I have to disagree with the reviews posted here. If your child is an average or above average student without ADHD and its associated problems, I think this school is probably great. If you are like me with a special needs child with ADHD and behavior problems, look elsewhere. My child has been moved from classroom to classroom. The teachers I have encountered, as well as the counselors have no idea how to deal with problem kids, except to use punitive measures. Positive behavior management is not in their vocabulary. I have had nothing but a bad experience with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Kilpatrick is awesome! This is my 4th grader's first year there, and first year in public school. The teachers are all very young and energetic and motivated. They genuinely love and care for the students. The principal is the best ever - Mrs. Fleming rocks!
--Submitted by a parent