Glen Arden Elementary

50 Pinehurst Circle

School District

Buncombe County Schools
Grade

PK, K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 15, 2024

Our three kids had a wonderful experience at Glen Arden. The teachers, staff and administrators are top-notch. They are truly the greatest! Each one of our kids have a different learning profile, and we felt like the school met all of the needs of each one of them. They all grew as students and are moving on to Koonz ready and, even ahead of most of their peers. I would recommend the school to anyone moving into our area!
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2018

My child really struggled at this school. Most of the staff are not very compassionate. Administration was not empathetic. Some of the staff members are great, unfortunately not enough to create balance.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2017

Terrible administration. The principal allows teachers to bully students and takes no action whatsoever to ensure students are being treated fairly when such actions are brought to her attention.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2015

The teachers are great and love to teach! The administration, they are stretched out too thin for the most part and paper work often gets miss placed. The nurse is not in the building all the time. The lunch room staff is great, meals, not so much. Communication is lacking between the parents and school. The PTO is, well, horrible. Totally disorganized. Rude members, unless you are one of them. Do not like suggestions from "outsiders". The school is in the middle of upper middle class lower high class neighborhoods and although it doesn't reflect from the children, the parents let you know it. We are a middle class family and our child doesn't want for anything. I nor my husband " dress up " for anything even our own wedding. We were looked down upon for wearing jeans to a breakfast. Can't win them all.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2015

All three of my kids went to Glen Arden and they had just the best time. The teachers are so helpful and encourage their students to do their best. I would recommend this school to anyone!
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2014

I love this school! We moved here from out of state in 2013 and from registration to end of school year, the staff were attentive to my child's specific educational and medical needs. Excellent communication with teachers, office staff, school nurse, and administration! The school personnel genuinely care for the students and families. Several family/school events and many opportunities for students to engage in community outreach!
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2014

Very good experience at Glen Arden for K and 1st grade. My son has had excellent teachers who control the classroom well, a responsive principal, and good instruction from specials - PE, Music, and Art.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2013

Some really great teachers but some really lack professional tact when dealing with families. In two separate incidents, non-parents, ie grandparents, aunt/uncles, treated with less than respect. You have to be 'known' to be treated with dignity. There is a distinct lack of modeling of manners. Staff is "in charge" and upon observation, often fails to listen to explanation, or give initial warning/observation before administering a consequence- often a public (and embarrassing) reprimand. Academics meet state standard with experienced staff carrying the bulk of responsibility in education. They have a great phys ed program- very caring and engaged teacher. The principal is responsive and reachable. The pto centers on 'stay at home' moms but is welcoming and offers parent involvement in many ways. Overall an ok school but wish for more enthusiasm and respect from all teachers, not just those who have to speak to me or my family. As far as teaching strategy- last year's teacher for one child rarely checked homework, another never answered email, and none of them updated the class website. In my opinion, hit or miss on that great class.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2013

First week into our second year, so based on last year... Likes: the community, using teachers for their strengths, communication, welcoming staff, and accessibility. Dislikes: not always organized, lack of Title I for meeting needs, cafeteria nutrition/quality of food is questionable, and P.E. only once per week.