Gwynns Falls Elementary School

2700 Gwynns Falls Parkway

School District

Baltimore City Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-7
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 12, 2016

This is a wonderful school. The teachers are very dedicated to advancing the students as well as themselves. I often hear about them taking classes after work to become even better teachers! The principals and office staff are very helpful, a bit understaffed but still hard workers. When my child had a small issue with another student it was handled quickly and with a lot of real concern and care. The students are typical kids. A couple might have behavior problems but the rest are pretty decent. There is a lot of support at this school. I'm glad we came here.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2014

This secretary was rude and not understanding of my urgency to register my daughter while her school and medical paper works was pending. She gave me a runaround and that my child have get an appointment to meet with the principal before she can enrolled. So she have to miss two more days in school just for that. I guess, they don't recognize the importance of School attendance and all. So I returned back and asked for my documents and enrolled elsewhere better. I wasted two weeks over this mess. Warning to new incoming! You have to make an appointment just to do paper works which took a few minutes.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2013

I must say that Gwynns Falls is a great school. Two of kids graduated and every experience has been handle professional GOOD OR BAD.... The new principal is young but he do a good job at keeping the school in order. He handles issues that is bought to his attention and he also have a great assistant principal team. I been dealing with this school for over 5 years and currently do! I have watched teachers be promoted to assistant principals and I must say they picked teachers who is qualified. I've watched the principals, secretaries and teachers retire. I have seen a whole lot. Gwynns Falls was an excellent school 5 years ago and still is.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2013

Poor school, poor staff - minus a few exceptional teachers. Both of my children attended Gwynn Falls Elementary, however in the past 2-3 years the quality of the staff and teachers has diminished. From the rude secretary this current year to the baby Principal, who is trying his best to keep up. The school has lost control and organization. Desperatle needs help!
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2012

The current principal is the driving force behind the strong staff members leaving. My children have been there for years and while I would like to see them graduate from what used to be a fantastic school, I have to find better. He hired a couple of new teachers who have left the job of educating their class to their colleagues. Who does this? I don't know what is going to come of this school but my children won't be there to see it and thank goodness for the few good teachers that are left. I hope they find the strength to stay.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2012

I am a working parent and I love the after-school program. They provide homework help, supper and arts 'n craft activities.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2012

I appreciate the way the staff greets us each morning. Thank you Ms. Lynch for warmly welcoming my family each day :)
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2011

I attended Gwynns Falls elementary over 30 years ago and they have always been a leader in academics and parent/teacher involvement. This is one of the best schools in the city and surrounding counties. My children excelled while at this school.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2011

As a new parent to Gwynns Falls, I have been impressed by the helpfulness of the school staff, the level of homework and the recognition of "Grandparents Day" so far my experience has been "fantastic"!
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2011

I am a proud parent of a child that attend The Fantastic Gwynns Falls Elementary School!! I am a active parent in the school. So everyday I get to see first hand how things are going. From what I see I think that they are doing a very good job with the children, and for the children. they do thier best to try and make sure the day go smooth. They have a new principal that is doing his best for the school, and most of all the children. Am so glad that my child attends this school!!!!!! And I look forward to the school getting even better, in all they are doing.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2010

think gwynns fall is a excellent school for my daugther any other kids. they have the most caring and loven staff. my daugther started at school last year. she was in pre-k now she are in k. she has learn alot since she been there. she love her old teacher Ms Fulton. She alway treat her student with repsect and she teaches them very well. This school to me act,think and work like a private plus academy school. I think that if any parents wants their child or children to learn be in a safe enviroment this is the school for them. but there is alot more impovement about this school.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2010

Gwynns Falls is an awesom school the staff is excellent and very very helpful. The test scores are great , the building is clean and safe as a parent I am very satisfied.
Submitted by student on April 14, 2010

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Submitted by parent on March 14, 2010

I Love this school,i believe because of there hard work and dedication to academics my son continues to succeed every year