Newton-Lee Elementary School

43335 Gloucester Parkway

Ashburn, VA 20147

School District

Loudoun County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 03, 2024

Horrible the principal is very rude. He automatically thinks if your child isn’t succeeding in the class that they need an IEP. Certain teachers care but most of them act like they can’t teach your child. If your child attends this school then you need to find an another school because they make you as the parent feel like your doing such a horrible job not communicating or lack of understanding.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2023

We are starting our second year at Newton-Lee and couldn't be more happy with the teachers, communication, and quality of education. When my children share what they are learning, they sound excited and proud of their accomplishments. The teachers meet the student where they are and are not willing to settle even if a child is excelling in an area. We are lucky to have teachers that are proactively looking to keep challenging the students. I also really appreciate the focus on social and emotional intelligence. Much of this was lost during the pandemic years, and it is nice to see the school supporting the whole child. There is also a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and anti-bullying. I feel like my children are being well equipped to succeed. Additionally, I truly appreciate the opportunity for parents to get engaged and build a partnership with the staff and teachers at the school. Finally, while it would be helpful to consolidate the channels of communication into one source/app, it is really great how much communication we receive from the school - weekly newsletters from the teachers and principal along with daily updates in the form of pictures/class communications and hand written notes. Newton-Lee has a very welcoming atmosphere, and we really appreciate everyone at the school.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2023

The office staff is rude, unwelcoming and at times hostel. Entering the school is a uncomfortable experience. The office personnel maintains a shortness and unpleasant demeanor. Volunteering has been very unrewarding or appreciated. I have never received a thank you from anyone. The Principal needs to have more compassion and actually resolve concerns and complaints instead of deflecting blame back on to the parent. Overall, my experience with this school has been stressful and just plain awful. I can not wait until my child is done with this school and I never have to deal with them again. What a disappointment!!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2022

Worst school in the county. Belmont Station is away better
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2018

Overall it's a great school and my kids like it. Biggest problem is teachers don't spend enough time to help kids with autism and other disabilities to make progress on IEPs. Simply put they will try to make it seem like an IEP is not required, not do anything with making and achieving goals, and they take no responsibility (it's all on your kid). However they will still find your kid at fault when something goes wrong and it's a challenge with his disability. Disability avoidance isn't solving the problem. Plus if your kids struggle with things like reading expect this to be a problem of at home not something the teacher is held accountable for in class.
Submitted by other on October 14, 2018

The principal is a terrible leader. He treats the teachers very poorly. He has no respect for family life. His socialization is very uncomfortable. He says harsh things to the teachers. He is okay with the students and the parents. The teacher keep leaving because of his poor leadership. Mrs. Kim is very good.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2018

We have had a fantastic experience at Newton Lee thus far! The teachers and administration have gone above and beyond to make sure my child has a successful learning experience each year.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2018

We had a marvelous teacher last year, Ms Sorensen. This year I wish homework was more effective. Most of it is online enrichment.
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2018

Bleh. Newton Lee is overrated BIG TIME. Soooo much entitlement with the students and parents. PTO was like a big school clique. Meetings were at 3;00 pm in the afternoon!!!! Could they pick a more inconvenient time. Not to mention they had volunteers take kids from the autism self contained room around on bikes. Those kids are marvelous, they are not the issue AT ALL. The issue is this is such a huge privacy violation AND I don’t think it’s appropriate to have parent volunteers be in charge of children who have physical and behavior challenges because they aren’t trained nor do they know the child’s BIP. While I LOVE the idea behind it, I do not think it is appropriate at all. These are sensory breaks for these kids and they deserve them. An OT or COTA should be providing this. But alas, I also know from personal experience that therapeutic services at LCPS is abysmal.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2017

The school, entire staff, and especially the principle are absolutely exceptional. I was nervous coming in after reading a couple bad reviews regarding the principle and I asked a couple neighbors before school started and they love him and my own experience has been the same. He is warm, caring, student focused and and overall does a wonderful job directing the staff. Him and his whole staff have helped so much with my child who has special needs. THIS IS A WONDERFUL SCHOOL do not let the few bad reviews scare you if you're coming in new you will be so pleased from PTO to the staff and the diversity. Wishing you a wonderful school year.
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2017

This was a horrible experience from day one. I regret that we didn't seek special permission for our children to attend another Lcps school earlier. If you have intelligent children with learning differences, this is NOT the school to attend. They don't understand inclusion. There are other schools in LCPS who do it right- research it and talk to other parents. Our kids went on to another school 2 miles away and it was like night and day. It was an amazing experience - same curriculum etc. It is sad that schools within LCPS vary so much when dealing with kids with IEPs and 504s. It is 3 years later and I am still dealing with the damage done to my two at Newton Lee. It was traumatic. I understand they do a decent job with kids who are in a self-contained environment and autism room, etc but I can say from experience they did a HORRIBLE job with children with ADHD or other LDs who are smart but learn in a different way. My kids self/esteem plummeted after being here. If you have a different learner who is in a general education environment all day, this is NOT the place.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2017

I would say I had a terrible experience. Worst time ever.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2017

Talented teachers, very involved parents, great diverse community of students determined to succeed. Explorers on the road to success :)
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2017

This is a quality public school. Lucky we are zoned to it.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

Great school. One of the best elementary schools in Ashburn.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

Good school. Hardworking teachers and very helpful PTO. Principal Lyons is atrocious but it looks like everyone has learned by now how to ignore him. Overall, it's an excellent school. My son and daughter enjoy learning there. I am a busy parent but I like how amazingly helpful the teachers have been this year.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

Outstanding. This school is great. PTO is great. Diverse student body. Virtually no real bullying issues.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

This is one of the best schools our child has attended. Definitely better than the one we were zoned to when living in Fairfax county. Clean building, tons of resources - from library to computer lab, wonderful stuff, enthusiastic teachers.
Submitted by other on May 05, 2017

The worst thing about this school is the principal! He's very condescending! Coddles the children while treating staff poorly (especially subs)! And he carries such a know-it-all attitude and presents himself very coldly and rather uncaring! I've never met a more unwelcoming person in my life.
Submitted by other on April 06, 2017

Principal is not very helpful. He is very hard to talk.