Carson Street Elementary School

161 East Carson Street

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 08, 2023

I changed my son's school to Carson Elementary from 232nd place due to a safety issue my son encountered (at 232nd). As I went through this transition in the middle of his 1st grade year, Mr. Leon practically greeted me with open arms. On my son's first day there, Mr. Leon brought me and my son into his office spoke with us about the school and any safety concerns/questions I may have had. He then walked us into my new son's classroom and introduced us to Ms. Soqui, 1st grade teacher, and his classmates. I thought the introduction was wonderful due to Mr. Leon making this exception during 2021 when parents were not yet allowed on school premises (Covid pandemic). I had addressed an issue with Ms. Soqui about a student touching my son's bottom a few times and she involved Mr. Leon, spoke to the student AND even had someone come to talk to the entire class about inappropriate touching. I was amazed how supportive they were on a sensitive subject, as they should, but after my incident with 232nd's principal my expectations were low. I am still impressed how involved and quickly they went into action. My son went onto second grade with Ms. Bautista who is such an awesome involved teacher. I have had concerns that I've addressed to Ms. Bautista who has also been quick to action. Ms. Soqui and Ms. Bautista, including Mr. Leon are heaven sent! My son has been so lucky to have these excellent adult figures to look up to and be instructed by. They're passion of being teachers, role models and knowing they're taking part in a child's growth does not go unnoticed. As a parent, I feel blessed that I get to interact with them, feel heard and be supported by them. Most importantly, my son is in a safe learning environment and concerns are welcomed and addressed. This solidified the right decision to move him from 232nd to Carson Elementary. Thank you for all that you do!
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2022

I was going to send my kids here but after what is going on with my nephew and the principal and teacher not doing anything when it comes to Bulling I had no choice but take then alse were, I'm highly disappointed with Mr.leon who is the principal at the school working thier for so many year and can't seem to help parents when other kids are not only Physically hurting others but mentally as well and the school allows it, by covering it up with oh thier kids, one time An accide, 2nd time all the other kid wasn't looking, 3rd time all their just kid they must have been playing, 4th time oh we're really talking to the kid it will not happen again, 5th time Maybe your child is doing something to provoke it, As a parent of 2 toddlers that are both in school I can tell you that the teachers are not well trained when it comes to bullying and they should be.
Submitted by other on March 03, 2017

Mi hija le encanta su escuela Dice que todo los maestros se empeñan en enseñar lo mejor y que se preocupan por que los niños aprendan .
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2016

My child is a shy one. He was sort of bullied at kinder by a bigger kid but he would sometimes push the kid back. He never got a bad note from the school but we used to get the FYI notes just letting us know what happened. At one time, my son would cry himself to sleep saying he didn't want to go to school. Towards the end of the school yr he became better at just ignoring the classmate troubling him and they were separated. Now in first grade, he was excelling academically. The teacher though, I thought was a little strict. She wasn't giving as much feedback on my child's progress. She wont even make eye contact sometimes when I pick up my child. My son even said sometimes other students would ask their teacher something and she would respond back with a "no!" with a mad tone of voice. I'm not very happy with her but she's not too bad I guess.My son would come home sad sometimes feeling like he did something wrong. That's my only issue with the school--- or that particular teacher in first grade.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2014

I love this school my son loved this school all his teachers really cared alot and the principal is great with the kids. hes a true principal all the staff is so helpfully and kind and teachers go out of there way to help the kids do better since my son needed extra help they gave him that extra attention he needed.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2014

Carson street emelentray is a GREAT school. I can honestly say that the teachers really care about the kids. My son has been attending this school now for 3 years and Im really happy with all the hard work and time that these teachers has provided my child.
Submitted by other on November 01, 2011

I started school at Carson St in 1946. I had a fantastic Teacher, Named Mrs. Strong. My memories of her Stayed with me all these years. She was a kind teacher to a messed up kid.( me). Carson St School has always been a great school. Harold Young. Class of 53.
Submitted by other on February 26, 2011

this is an amazing elementary school. when i went there, Mr.Leon was the principal, and he did a great job. The GATE program is amazing. i even had some friends who said that their Speech Development classes were excellent. the teachers really care about the students. Of course, there was a period when they had to rebuild the playground, but it was fixed and the newer playground is pretty awesome. I'm a 7th grader now, and going to this school really helped. i learned a lot. Plus, when i was there, this was a distinguished school!