East Aiken Elementary School

223 Old Wagener Road

School District

Aiken 01
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 26, 2019

This school is mediocre. We feel as though the re-naming of the school to "East Aiken School of the Arts" was to appeal to the parents who were choosing to send their children to local charter schools instead of this school. Just because "The Arts" has been enforced does not make it a better school. My son is a natural learner and we do not have many problems with his learning, he has made wonderful grades. We have never had a direct problem with a teacher; however we have felt as though some teachers just simply did not care about their class, as if they just viewed it as a paycheck... again, I know this is a problem everywhere, in every profession and career.The schools car-line pick up and drop off procedure has improved greatly over the past few years and flows rather well.Another worrisome thing about the school is the design- please take a tour if you ever look into the school for your child. It would NOT be safe in certain situations. The "arts" should be less focused on. Several of the teachers who teach the arts classes end up making the children who do not have natural talent or want to participate in that art form feel as though they do not belong or something is wrong with them. Art, dance, music, drama, it's all great and important for children to see and experience... but it is not something that they should have to feel bad about if they are not "good" at it or want to do that. I know I would not enjoy dance class if I could not dance, or felt like I could not dance.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2018

The teachers and administration at this school work to meet the needs of all students in all areas. They are truly dedicated to helping each child reach his or her full potential. It's East Aiken School of the Arts, not East Aiken Elementary since about 2010.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2016

Principal and teachers have high expectations for the students. They genuinely care about their students. I love that they integrate their arts curriculum with the academic curriculum!
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2010

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Submitted by parent on June 01, 2009

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