Ball Elementary School

89 Camp Livingston Road

School District

Rapides Parish
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 19, 2020

This school has high expectations for all students and provides a quality education . The teachers are innovative and go beyond to make learning not only effective but fun.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2018

I enjoy their helpfulness. The teachers will continually find ways to help with your child. The atmosphere at this school is good for parents.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2014

I have been disappointed with the way the staff and people in the front of the school. They are not friendly and when I was signing a form about what days my son would be riding the bus and car rider due to the work schedule I have they complained to me. Then my son gets off the bus in tears because he had two toys out and the bus driver yelled at him he is 5 years old. The teacher had given my son some gummy pack which he got yelled at about those. That is fine that she does not want kids eating on her bus but she needs to express that to the parent not to the child not only that she also yelled at me the first day about what time to get my son humiliating me in front of people blowing her whistle at me!!! Never had problems like this at Mary Goff . If I could I would take him out of this unorganized unprofessional school. The teacher is nice enough and polite just the people you have to work around.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2014

I miss Mary Goff! My child complains and he in only in kindergarten. The bus driver is rude and the welcome desk is unprofessional. I have gone and heard them complaining about people and had a rude attitude. Unprofessional is what I would rate this school as one word.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2014

My children have attended this school for the past three years. I have seen a lot of change in the atmosphere of the school, making it welcoming to students, parents and visitors. When you walk in, it just feels like home. The curriculum is structured in a way that students of all ages can succeed. The school offers enrichment skills for my advanced learner and a special reading program for my challenged learner. As a parent, to see your children happy and comfortable with their school and environment is a wonderful feeling.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2014

Having my son at this school for the last two years has truly shown me how UNORGANIZED this school has become. I attended this school when I was younger AND never have I crossed the problems I have crossed in two years. My son has attended Mary Golf as well as Tioga BOTH school triple the performance I have seen from Ball. From the teachers who miss school a few times a month to teachers grading test wrong. If I can help it my son will be moving schools come August 2014!!
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

Our son was moved to Ball Elementary last year again what I thought at the time was a bad mistake only to learn that it was the best thing for him. All of the staff are extremely nice and will go above and beyond the call of duty to help a child and they work with parents to makes sure that your child gets every chance that they deserve to get. Our experience with Ball has been nothing short of a blessing. Thank you
Submitted by other on July 29, 2012

Ball Elementary has always been an excellent school. The principal is supportive of the staff and students at all times. She is involved with the students and makes them feel important.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2011

This school speaks highly of their parent/teacher involvement, but they fail to acknowledge the rights of ALL parents. I have 2 children (they live with their father and I have reasonable rights) that go to this school. I was asked (by the principal) not to be involved with my children's activities or anything that revolves around their educational development because I was only a "distraction." So much for parents rights and responsibilities. When you don't get "involved" then you carry the title of a "careless parent," and when you try to get involved, they ask you NOT too!? The teachers at this school are very good with the children. I have no complaints with this, but if you are a parent wanting to get involved, make sure that you do not have bad blood with ANY of the staff because you, too, may be asked not to be a part of your child's education.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2007

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