Encino Park Elementary School

3 kids have gone through this school and it is first rate all the way. Administration, Teachers, Parents, and Kids are a joy to be around.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved to San Antonio from out-of-state last fall. We chose Encino Park because of its high ratings and good reviews. However, we were somewhat dissappointed. The school is large, but if the child doesn't shine, it is easy to get lost. There are extra-curriculum activities, but because of the school's size only few kids can participate. It is a Core Knowledge school, but there is a strong focus on TAKS. On the positive side, reading buddies is a great program that benefits both older kids and their younger buddies. The WATCHED DOGs program that ecourages fathers to get involved is excelent.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful elemetary school with many activities to keep kids involved and learning. Teachers are very competent and care about their students.
--Submitted by a parent

Every child is treated as special! You will enjoy all aspects of this school- teachers, students, parents and administrators.

It s the things that cannot be quantified that make Encino Park a place that you want to send your children. Examples of such qualities abound. If you re lucky enough to have Mrs. Love as your child s 1st grade teacher, you will find a teacher who offers authority and structure, yet is nurturing and able to help kids across the learning spectrum succeed. Various events like the PTA s bicycle rodeo and D.A.W.G.S., not to mention the sheer number of parents who drop off and pick up their kids every day, illustrate the high priority that Encino Park parents place on their children s educational environment. Programs like Reading Buddies allow older kids the opportunity to teach their younger peers while giving the young ones new friends to look up to. Unfortunately, it isn t these exemplary qualities that make Encino Park a school of excellence. It should be, but it isn t. Though it is contrary to the other submissions on this site, the most important issue at Encino Park (and a major reason for concern) is the level of importance that is placed on TAKS testing and the maintenance of the School of Excellence label. That said, the level of pressure placed on staff and students is seriously out of the ordinary. Perhaps in the future, the better aspects of top schools will be recognized for what they are. Until then, we ll have to take the good with the bad. Thankfully, there is more good than bad at Encino Park. Good luck!
--Submitted by a parent

My son moved from thousand Oaks and we saw a big improvement. Every teacher he had this past three years has been caring and always kepts us informed. Exemplary rating says it all. Too bad we have so many uggly portables. Submitted by a parent
--Submitted by a parent

I would recommend this school to anyone. It really has a lot of parent participation. My son loved his first grade teacher, Mrs. Demers, and we are looking forward to second grade. The staff is very friendly. I wish I had went to such a wonderful school when I was in Elementary School.
--Submitted by a parent

A warm caring loving environment in which all children reach their highest potential.
--Submitted by a parent

The faculty and staff of Encino Park Elementary School are the very best and excel in all academics with a well rounded curriculum. The teachers are all very proficient and dedicated to their job and go above and beyond to make the learning experience a very positive one for each and every student, who will advance to middle school with a strong solid learning foundation on which to build on. The parent involvement is phenomenal and it shows with all the volunteers and the strong P.T.A. A very deserving 'thanks' to all the teachers for a very good job well. done.
--Submitted by F.J. San Miguel, a parent

This is a fabulous campus with outstanding teachers. My child has loved every teacher and assistant that he's ever come in contact with there. The new principal is so welcoming and available to the parents, which is so nice. You can be sure your children are in good hands and are exposed to wonderful curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent