Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

3140 Lake Forest Drive

School District

Richmond County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 03, 2024

I was told by the Special Education board that everyone wants to get into this school, but I was literally begging to get out. Front office staff is extremely rude and when I complained to the Principal, she did nothing and allowed the staff to be petty towards me. The kinder autism class is even worse. The teacher is passive aggressive towards the kiddos and has the paraprofessionals doing her work. I had to speak with paraprof every day during pickup to find out how my child was doing in class because the teacher wrote me generic daily reports. The only GOOD thing I can say about the school is they don't allow just anyone to get on campus, so children and staff are safe.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2022

Great teachers and staff. Love the way that the school promotes student agency in leaning so that students can guide there own learning and interests by incorporating it into their lessons.
Submitted by other on April 08, 2021

This school was very understandable and took there time to make sure every student had the best learning experience possible. This school was easy for me to make many friends due to the fact they many clubs and other things in that sort for students to interact.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2019

I am sad that my 5th grader will have to leave at the end od this school year. Praying that God bless my child with LFH type of teachers. So grateful. Great great great school in every way.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2018

We love LFH!!! Both of my children have attended this school and have been supported and challenged. The teachers and administrators are amazing. Wonderful neighborhood school.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2018

I give my experience 5 stars. Besides the magnet schools this is the top public school in the county. The negative parents that made a post need to take a look at themselves and see what they are doing wrong.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2018

This school has clearly dropped in quality as the overall rating of this school reflects. It was once under CT Walker and now its way down in quality and education. The teachers and administration are not reflective of the demographic of students. This shows in how they interact with and educate the students. Do yourself a favor and find another school for your children to attend. This one will tear into the esteem of your child.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2018

My overall rating of this school is a two. The teacher and staff demographics are schewed and not reflective of the demographics of the students.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2017

I absolutely love this school!!! This is the best school in Richmond county outside of the Magnet schools. My kids are currently going to this school. The teachers have been great! Areas where my kids have struggled academically the teachers have gone above and beyond to strengthen those areas. The front office staff have been great! I have been enjoying volunteering and helping out every chance I've been available and the teachers have grately appreciated it! I'm only giving LFH a 4 star rating because there are a few teachers that NEED to retire or teach middle school. Some I have seen yelling at kids EVERY time I have been to the school Or are very militant. Besides a few bad apples (they are everywhere) it's an amazing school!!!!
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2017

I love this school. The teachers are awesome and my children have learned so much!
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2016

My son in kindergarten was not happy here at all, the whole family dreaded it. The way he was treated was not what I would expect from so called educators. The principal, office staff and his teacher acted like no one had ever dealt with a 5 year old boy misbehaving. We dealt with phone calls everyday, suspension, not to mention the ridiculous and embellished write ups. Really, they should be ashamed. Give a kid a chance. With no school officials offering help other than sending him home everyday we finally withdrew him. It wasn't worth him being scarred for life. Now the principal is coming to Columbia County...where we are now. Oh boy.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2015

We are enjoying the academically challenging and nurturing environment. My 5 year old is particularly benefiting from daily Spanish. She is thriving.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2014

I was told LFH was one of the best elementary schools that Richmond Co. had to offer. I would advise you to apply to the magnet school. Parent involvement is only for some parents; tried to volunteer, but never receive a call/text//email back & I tried numerous times. Spanish program is good. Principal is a fake. Teachers get on to students for their disabilities even when they have medical diagnosis.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2014

PCSers BEWARE! My kid's were lucky and had good teachers, but that was definitely the exception and not the rule. From yelling at students in the hallways to the "cheese-eating grin" they wear when they snap at you for not having a visitor's pass (despite the one you are clearly wearing on your shirt). I'm told this is the best Richmond County has to offer and that I'll probably have better luck in Columbia County...I guess we will see.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

I had two daughters attend this school. It was a safe nurturing environment with good parental involvement. This is one of the best elementary schools in the area and the IB program will only make it better.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2013

I have had a child at this school for two years now, and I am very impressed. I visited more than one school and interviewed staff when we were selecting a school, and this school stood out to me. It is small enough that the teachers and principal can and do learn everyone's name and take a personal interest in each student. The teachers I have known so far are dedicated, hard working, and eager to do what it takes to bring out the best in their students. This school was recently approved as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, thanks to the leadership of the principal, the hard work of the teachers, and the support of parents. My child loves it there, and is thriving and learning. I think the quality of education at this school is better than the Great Schools rating reflects.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2012

This is a great school with awesome faculty and staff. They encourage parents to be involved and appreciate any and all support parents have to offer. LFHE is a rare gem in Richmond County!
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2010

We pcs here in the middle of the year so that was a hardship for my daughter however the staff and her teachers made her feel welcome and had her loving to go to school again. Her teachers were very nice and brought her up to speed where she need to be for her grade level.This a great school and i hope it stay that way but more parents need to help out and not only come if their child is in trouble.
Submitted by other on November 08, 2008

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Submitted by student on December 18, 2007

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