James Monroe Elementary School

42-100 Yucca Ln.

School District

Desert Sands Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 29, 2019

This school is amazing. Having 6 children all attend here over the last 13 years has been a great experience. My children are all so smart and I believe it starts from Elementary level of academics. The curriculum is superb and my children have all loved this school and the teachers.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2019

I transferred to this school because I heard it was highly rated and our student is very bright and could already read very well. The teacher he was assigned to was cruel and dishonest. She was never held accountable for what she did, even though the Principal was aware. The school test scores and the people I met were extremely nice and positive about the school. Hopefully we had an isolated experience with this second grade teacher.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2018

I would rate this school a 10.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2018

My son came from a different school district where he struggled a lot. When we moved here his attitude towards school change dramatically. He was excited to learn and loved all his teachers. This place has taught him character, has educated him very well and has given him lots confidence. Great school and great teachers.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2017

We are ending our first year with a student at this school. Our student has loved the school and excelled in his studies. His teacher (and others at the school) are strongly encouraged to attend seminars and classes to improve their teaching strategies. Thus, our son has greatly benefited from cutting-edge technology and from fun, educational, and new learning methods. His teacher is extremely experienced and great with all the students regardless of their background or their previous education. On top of this, our son is actually excited to go to school! My son has many cousins at the school and each of them relate the same excitement for the school and are doing great academically (mostly due to the dedication of the teachers as some of the teachers have even stayed after school multiple times to tutor the children and to make sure they stay on pace with the rest of the class). This is definitely not your typical school! I have nothing but great things to say about it!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2017

I would say so far greatMy son likes this school and is doing very well.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2017

This school is amazing! The teachers and staff are excellent. They provide a very fun and very SAFE environment to learn.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2015

Great school, dedicated staff, strong leadership! We are lucky to have found this school. It is a hidden treasure in the district. It is very warm and friendly. Students are challenged at their individual levels. My child has flourished academically, while learning so many wonderful skills. Health is a big focus with exercise and healthy food choices being at the core. This school offers everything a parent could want and more in a small campus setting. I wish every child had as great of a school to attend as James Monroe!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

Wonderful school with dedicated staff that do what they can to help your child succeed. My son has a learning disability and they have worked to help him feel confident and do what they can to make it the best learning experience as possible for him. So glad we chose this school!