Isaac Dickson Elementary

125 Hillside Street

School District

Asheville City
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 14, 2024

Very open-minded and creative, experiential school. I am really happy to have my child go here. It’s not pretentious, overly controlling or rigid and yet the academics are stellar as well. They have a garden and outdoor activities, and a number of good teachers.
Submitted by other on May 25, 2021

Best learning experience I have ever had and the learning method there is very hands on and interactive.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2021

Teachers indoctrinate kids to eastern spirituality. Teachers aren't sympathetic to religious freedoms of Christian families.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2018

I have 2 kids at IDES. I appreciate the teachers and their efforts in working with kids to instill confidence and self awareness. I'm grateful that my older kid gets special attention to keep her challenged.
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2017

Isaac Dickson help my anxious child grow into a confident explorer who loves to learn!
Submitted by teacher on November 04, 2015

I have been associated with the school for many years, and I would say that it used to be a wonderful public school filled with creative teachers. The staff has changed quite a bit in the last few years however. Also, I find that for lower socioeconomic students, it provides good support, but for students seeking an "experiential" education, very little of the old ways still apply. If you have an average to above average child, I would look elsewhere.
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2011

Isaac Dickson is an awesome school with excellent teacher to student attention, the teachers are professional and effective in making the kids want to learn in a supportive environment.
Submitted by other on April 23, 2010

My two grandchildren attend the school and have amazing, creative teachers.