Central El School

4100 Middle Rd

School District

Hampton Township
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Hampton Township School District

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 29, 2018

This is only our first year but our experience has been excellent. Last year, we paid expensive tuition but the academics were subpar and there were no social or recreational options. My kindergartener cried daily from January until the end of the year because school was so boring and tedious. This year he LOVES school.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2018

My children have received a wonderful education. All the teachers that I have dealt with create a welcoming learning environment. They teach outside of the box to meet the needs of all the learners in their classroom. This past year Hampton had 100% of their graduating students continue their education, so I believe that comes from a strong foundation in the learning process and that starts in the elementary schools.
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2013

Your experience will depend on the teacher that your child has. All the teachers/staff are all union, so the school is stuck with the good, the bad and the ugly. From a special needs standpoint, you have to look over their shoulders - all the time and independently verify what you are told. And some teachers just don't bother to comply with IEPs - and the special ed teachers acknowledge that certain teachers are problems with IEPs - so you have a known teacher problem, but no solution for it. They're also not big on parent involvement. If you are a parent for a holiday party, the office staff acts like a watchdog to ensure that you don't go back to the classroom more than 5 minutes ahead of time (as measured by the official office clock) - wouldn't want me back in the classroom 6 minutes ahead of time. Thanks for making me feel welcome. The superintendent sends out an e-mail asking if parents really want parent/teacher conferences or if they should be eliminated - really??? The superintendent is thinking of axing parent-teacher conferences at the grade school level? Safety is sometimes an issue that they don't address - esp. car pool pick up & bus riding behavior.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2011

We have had children in this school since 1998. The school has consistently proven to be an exceptional environment for learning. They have wonderful teachers and the new principal is very personable and engaged with students, faculty and parents. There is a very active PTO and many opportunities for parents to be involved with the school. We love the setting, the facilities, the curriculum and the school as a whole. There are many excellent "extras" in other schools that are available to students as part of the curriculum here, including band, chorus and orchestra. The art and music teachers are fantastic. PE is fun for the kids. Special needs are addressed by a combination of aides with inclusion as well as with pull-outs.
Submitted by teacher on August 09, 2009

N/A