Arrowhead Elementary School

19100 East Bates Avenue

School District

Cherry Creek 5
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 31, 2021

My 2E child came here after being unceremoniously rejected by two very well-known and highly respected private schools locally (after they took our money and made false promises). This was our last step before resorting to home schooling. It turns out that my child just needed to be guided and nurtured! These teachers - these wonderful, attentive, caring teachers - brought my child from the brink of disaster to shining success. The staff here takes great care to meet each child where he or she is, and then guide them to where they need to be. They are helping to create fully-formed humans who will be able to contribute positively to our communities. Yes, bumps do happen and not every situation is handled perfectly ... teachers are still human. But this school bends over backwards to accommodate students, parents, learning obstacles and behavior challenges. They stress kindness to students at every step. And from the front office to the classroom teachers, from the principal to the special education department, nearly every adult in the building sincerely wants to help every child. Please believe me when I tell you that money can NOT buy this attitude. It comes from the top down, and is a part of the school's culture. The principal over the past couple of years truly supported and empowered teachers to make great decisions for the kids. I know not every family has the same experience... the key is finding the right school at the right time for your child, and this was clearly the right move for us. There will be a new principal next year, and all signs point to a continued positive future; I would keep my child here through high school if I could!
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2017

Our experience at Arrowhead has been great in every way, especially since the new principal took over a couple of years ago. I feel very good about my kids starting their education here.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2017

Our 3rd and 2nd grade students have had an excellent experience each year we have been at Arrowhead. We have loved each and every one of our teachers and the new principal and assistant principal are very involved. I can't believe that the negative reviews below accurately reflect this school in 2017.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2015

Arrowhead Elementary falls short in my opinion. My daughter started kindergarten at another CCSD school. It was a good school environment, had an awesome principal, great staff and she really enjoyed her years there! By comparison, Arrowhead seems negative and disorganized. It's a really cute school but it's just a facade. My son started at a CCSD charter school for Kindergarten this year and was doing the SAME level math as my 3rd grader at Arrowhead at the beginning of the year. Most charter schools use Saxon Math or similar instead of the horrible Common Core Curriculum. My 1/2 day kindergartener has more homework and brings home more completed daily work than my 3rd grader. The bar needs to be set higher at this school! Period. My daughter's teacher is sweet and does the best job she can but is stuck with a junky curriculum. Also, I'm not impressed with the leadership at Arrowhead. It's seems stagnant and unmotivated to improve. If your child (speaking for a friend) has and IEP, forget about any support regarding it! I highly discourage going here if possible!
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2014

Arrowhead is Awesome! The teachers are wonderful, caring, do above and beyond and really care about kids. Ok, sure, their test scores are not Awesome, but that is just one measure ! I have had 2 kids go through Arrowhead from Kindergarten through 5th grade and they have both loved the school. That is 12 different teachers who have all been awesome ! I don't understand why they have a rating so low, they really deserve an 8 or 9.
Submitted by other on April 13, 2014

Although there are a few amazing select teachers, the staff is overall crude, and seem to dislike children. If you can, avoid sending your children here. The positive reviews here have to be fake.
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2011

This is the second year my kids have been to this school. I am extremely unhappy with the 5th grade teachers. They have this ridiculous system where they "mark down" the students for every little thing they do "bad." And they will mark them down for every little thing.. as if they expect these kids to be robots. Seems to me these teachers have quite the power trip going on. It destroys any enthusiasm that my child has for school. And it's gotten so ridiculous that I am going to be taking my kids out of this school as soon as possible. I don't care for their "system" and also don't appreciate teachers that like to humiliate their students in front of their peers.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2011

My son had been in Arrowhead since K & finally in the mid of his 5th grade yr we made the decision to pull him out & try out another school. I had asked ea of his teachers since 1st what I could do to help him since he was having trouble reading and his anxiety increased w/ just mentioning school, but he scored high in math & ea of Arrowhead's teachers told me not to worry and that he was just fine, but the anxiety he was facing was extreme his 5th grade year. We met w/ 2 of his teachers & the principal & still no help. Then we changed schools. Within 1 mo. they got him the help he needed & now he is doing great & he's happy.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2011

I have 2 kids w very different learning styles but both very well behaved. I also have been a parent that volunteers once a week since they were in K, but when I have asked for help with my son who has trouble I have been completely ignored. I have also been told that he has each year got the more than less desirable teachers because of his lower grades and that my son who excels got the best teachers because of his grades. He probably doesn't need those teachers as much as my son who has trouble, so this is a backward way of choosing & has only done more harm. You could help some trouble kids by giving them the best.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2011

Great school!!! They are beyond awesome! This has been the best school so far! The teachers are very caring at this school.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2011

I was nervous to move into arrowhead's boundaries, because of the scores, but have been nothing but extremely pleased with how well they respond to the concerns of the parents. Last year we were at a school that was rated a 9, but they didn't do a thing after visiting with them 4 times about my daughter's academic levels being ignored. -Extremely disappointed- But at arrowhead, they noticed my daughter's levels right away and have continued to evaluate her on a regular basis to make sure she is mentally challenged and not bored, therefore forcing her to act out because she's so bored! They also have help that comes into the classroom to work with those that excel and need more challenge, & those that struggle with understanding the basics. Bottom line, if you are a parent that cares, this is the perfect school, just keep close contact with your child's teacher whether your child needs to be pushed more or have their load lightened. Common sense here. Children shouldn't be frustrated, but if they are, the parents aren't doing their part like they should by either helping the child or letting the teacher know. Parents have a better ratio to child than teachers do, obviously.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

The teachers are very caring at this school. The students are all friendly and the parents are friendly as well. Eveyone is always willing to help each other out.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2007

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Submitted by parent on September 26, 2007

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