Greenwood School

50 East 200 South

School District

Alpine District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 07, 2023

I love this school. The teacher's care about my kids and their progress. I love the diversity at this school as well. We moved a few years back and it was hard because we wanted a home that stayed in this school's boundaries.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2022

I went to this school as a child, have now graduated with a BS degree, so it got me off on the right start. Who knew I'd move back and my children would go here. I do like the school. The building has finally been updated! Teachers... Depends on who you get. Some have been awesome! A perfect fit for my child. A couple I didn't care for, one was close to retirement, maybe she was just getting through the year. Communication hasn't always been great. Again, depends on the teacher. This year we had a teacher go above and beyond... She was amazing in so many ways! My child said I like school now for the first time ever! My other child had an amazing teacher as well, although not great at communicating, she was a perfect fit for my son in the classroom. I couldn't have hoped for a better match for him. When he told me everything they have to help kids try to remain focused, it was a perfect set up in her class. The front office has always been an amazing! They answer questions and got to know me personally. The principle has changed a couple times, the first one was great with parents and kids... He knew my sons name after asking it one time, the second one was not as warm, but did good at his job, we'll see how the next one is.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2022

This school is a joke. My daughter almost got hit walking to school by a car that wouldn’t stop at a crosswalk. There’s no crossing guard and most cars don’t even stop when they see kids waiting on the side. There’s no other way for the kids to choose another route to get to the school. I contacted the school principal and he didn’t even do anything! I said there needs to be a crosswalk person there and he said they are only allowed at certain areas. This one is right next to the school by the buses and there’s no other option for kids to cross. That one needs to be a priority. But then there’s a person with a sign that says pull forward for the vehicles to pull up and that a priority?!? Seems like they got their priorities shifted. Then I witnessed a bullying incident when I went to pick up my kids from school in the playground area and I went up to one of the teachers at the school and told her what happened and you know what she responded?!? “He deserved it.” So yeah the teachers are a joke and the school has some major safety concerns.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2021

All 7 of my children have attended Greenwood Elementary over the last 20 years. The last of the 7 is in 5th grade this year. I have one student in Junior High, one in High School, 3 in college, and one is a college graduate and working now. We have been through the highs and lows of Greenwood, that is true, but throughout it all every one of my children have received a great education at Greenwood! I have been impressed with how the teachers have cared for my children. They have pinpointed things that my children need and have worked on those things specifically. I am impressed at how the administration is so friendly and cares for the quality of education my children receive. When our school has tested low or has had low literacy scores, they have worked hard to get those up. Our principal just reported that Greenwood's Literacy scores are up higher than ever, surpassing schools that are not Title 1, and have been a model for other schools! All my children have had great friends during their years at Greenwood who have influenced them for good. I love that my children have been able to walk to and from school, which saves me time and money on gas. I love that they have friends in the area and have been able to get together easily for playdates or parties after school and can see their friends at the neighborhood parks, and local church congregations. It has helped them feel a part of something bigger and connected. As a result of good foundational teaching, 3 of my children went on to the Advanced Learning Lab (ALL) program in Junior High, 4 of my children have taken Honors and AP Classes and received many college credits in High School. All 4 of my college students received part or full tuition scholarships to the college of their choice. Greenwood will take care of your students, give them a safe environment of caring, teach them foundational teachings to help them succeed in Junior High, High School, and maybe even get a scholarship to college! We have loved being part of Greenwoodl!
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2021

I have had great experiences with the teachers and administration at Greenwood. They care about each child and do their best to facilitate learning. Greenwood more diverse than the schools around it, which I love. We have made many friends from different backgrounds and different walks of life. Every teacher we’ve had has been wonderful.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2018

Terrible. The teacher we have had is an absolute joke and should not be allowed around children.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2018

My experience with this school is absolutely terrible. It a terrible place and I don’t wish it on anyone else’s children. The administration only looks out for themselves. I absolutely despise this school.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2017

I went to this school as a child and felt it was really good. I learned a lot and they had great programs. (1994-2001) My son went here for kindergarten this year and that is why I chose to give 4 not 5 stars. (2017)The school was great for him and he liked it and had a lot of school pride. I felt there was a lack of communication between teachers and parents. You get phone calls the day of or night before telling you about a certain program they are doing. No fliers from the school unless the teacher chooses to make them. My son has an IEP, and I met his IEP teacher a week before school ended. There was no communication from her and I was not able to contact her myself any time I had tried. My son was doing well according to teachers and his grades yet I was never told what he needed work on. He is my first child, who has High functioning Autism and I am clueless as to what a normal functioning kindergartener should be achieving. His IEP is very simple and makes me wonder why they never told me he was struggling with it so we could work with him on it at home. Other than these possibly picky parent issues, he learned great and excelled in math and reading.
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2013

I was a student last year. Education is bad. I was a student in this school in 5th and 6th grade. Some teachers are nice and kind while some others are not so much. The teachers will help you a little and that is also only if you want to. The worst point of this school is the education is not very good. As of with me, I was a student with grades and end of school year exam scores above the other children. I wanted to either move up a grade, or take some better classes but they wouldn't let me. Also when i moved to Boise the studies were way more effective and harder. There is a lot of competition in my present school too. The studies they taught in greenwood were equal to one grade lower in Boise.