Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School

19600 Jacob Avenue

School District

Abc Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 30, 2024

I had very high expectations for Nixon. My children loved their teachers and enjoyed going to school. We decided to take our three children out of the ABC school district, and public school altogether as we feel that our children would benefit more from private charter. I felt that Nixon was very unorganized when it came to drop off and pick ups, I felt that the events were unorganized as well. I think they can help families more with smaller classrooms or extra help in classrooms with 20 or more students. Don’t expect to hear from anyone in the office when calling, they do not answer calls. The best way to communicate with anyone is via email. It’s no wonder why more parents have been pulling their children out and placing them in private or home schooling.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2022

I do not know why the rating is low for Nixon because I think it is great. My son is thriving there and alot of parents love it and are happy with the school. Dr. Tracy is a great leader and puts alot of hard work to make the school great.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2020

I've had my two children attend Nixon Academy and was very happy with the strong curriculum, the creative and nurturing teachers, and the amazingly helpful staff. I cannot say enough good things about this school. I have noticed that Greatschools is allowing so called "Community Members" to air their disgruntled opinions with one star. It seems to me that these are just students or opinionated parents. Their opinion does not reflect the exceptional experience most parents and students have in this school.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2019

My 1st grader daughter has grown up a lot since her TK at Nixon, emotionally, academically and physically.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2018

Fabulous, they have offered my child many different outlets for her to shine in her own individual way.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2018

I’ve had 3 sons go to Nixon and loved it. The staff is great with the children as well as communicating with the parents. Their academics is great but their performing arts is the best. They offer dance, band, chorus and lots of performances while learning history & science! My boys loved Nixon!
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2016

My girl is in 6th grade now and started since Kindergarten. I myself went to Gonsalves. Gonsalves is a good school, but their interest is academics and academics only, which can suffocate a child's love of learning. Pat Nixon is not as academically rigorous as Gonsalves (but they both meet CA standards), but I love that Nixon incorporates multimedia, chorus, dance troupe. You can actually see the kids enjoying their school. My girl is going to miss Nixon, but she is academically prepared for the next step and also had a lot of fun socially. That's what elementary school SHOULD be.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2015

I LOVE the recently implemented D.O.G.S. Program (Dads of Great Students). Yet another great program at Nixon! Seeing the fathers (and grandpas) out early in the morning, during and after school helping the teachers to direct traffic, greet students and ensure the safety of all Nixon family members is so inspiring! I make sure that to thank the fathers when I see them sacrificing their early morns and off days to be a part of their (and our) kids life. Of course, us moms are doing this ALL day EVERY day but I have to say that it warms the heart to see papas and grandpas out (so visibly) doing the same. Keep up the good work D.O.G.S....you are GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2014

Good school, teach generously, my daughter's reading not too strong, so teacher assigned by different level. Good learning experience.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2014

Wow, I cannot believe these reviews. My child struggles and he has gotten the best help ever from all of the teachers. In fact, we left Cerritos Elementary to go to Pat Nixon because of the lack of assistance there. Ms. Casey especially was fabulous. She, along with the other teachers in every class, has helped my child. The reading teacher has also paid close attention to my child's learning. They all returned emails, conferenced with me outside of conference days, and met with me any time I needed to do so. My child has self-confidence and feels good about going to this school every morning. When he left Cerritos he lacked self-confidence, started having stomach aches, and did not like school. From Parent who is a professor
Submitted by other on March 05, 2014

This school is ok. When you raise your hand with one other student too, she looks at you for like 20 seconds and then calls on the other kid. Seriously? and sometimes, the teacher calls on the same student over and over. There are like 40 kids in a class and one teacher! How are students supposed to learn?!
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2014

hello hello, parents, do not blame your school and teachers. spend more time with your kids :) love and genuine education starts at home. if this two important things are practiced and applied,you are not gonna scapegoat your school and teachers, i love you :) Mrs.Ortiz is the BEST PRINCIPLE!
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2013

My daughter is in K and im so disappointed in this school. I had heard so many good things and found out like wise. I was told that if your child is struggle they don't offer to help with them to pick up there speed. I was told they only help those who are at speed of reading and the lower students don't receive that help. There are 28 to 30 students to 1 teacher. I have volunteered and seen first hand how it is to much for one person to handle. The play ground is worse because it's one teacher for 120 students watching over the kids and it gets very wild on the play ground things go on that the one teacher can't see. And as the other post said Mrs. Ortiz is not the best principal. I would not recommend this school to anyone
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

My other review was taken down. I guess it spoke the truth too much. However I had three children pass through this school so I dealt with this school for a total of 12 years. I totally agree with the other reviews that there is nothing the school will do to help struggling students. NOTHING. The worst part is that teachers use parent helpers who end up actually teaching small groups of students. Thus, the students do not receive the education that they deserve and are entitled to with parents teaching. If you are a parent, take your child out of Nixon and go somewhere else. Cerritos Elementary is an option. Not Leal. That school is overrated as well.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2013

This is our first year at Nixon so I'm not too familiar with everything but thus far I have no complaints. Well maybe just a few...as much hype as the school gets I expected more organized classroom and cleaner. Outside faucets (more than one) for the kids to wash their hands after play would be nice. And 28 kids per teacher seems like a lot for one person to handle....but with this economy I'm guessing its like this everywhere.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2013

This has been my son's school for one year. I agree with the other reviews about the school washing their hands of responsibility for children who are not performing at grade level. Not only that, but they do not offer enrichment learning for the younger graders who are accelerated learners. It's been a sad year of my son not having learned much because the school did not meet him at his level, whether behind in a core subject or accelerated in another core subject. I would not recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2013

I am not pleased with the education my children are receiving at Nixon. Nixon does little to help children who are falling below grade level. They seem to wash their hands of these children and focus their attention on children who perform above grade level. I asked my daughters teacher if the school could provide my daughter with any additional help with her reading. I was told no! The teacher said that Nixon does not offer any type of intervention for children who are struggling. I know that the teachers are trying their best but I feel that the real problem facing this school is the principal. I believe she is more concerned about test scores than helping children who are struggling.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2012

Wow...why is it just assumed that a parent must have not had contact with the teacher or Principal. Also to suggest that a parent can not object to something and should not participate is missing the point. Some parents of Nixon students are TEACHERS themselves and even administrators and want the best for their child not just a label to make a school look good. Don't get mad if someone makes a comment that you don't like when clearly there are problems with Nixon and ABCUSD. You should care about all students not just your own. One day you might have an issue with a teacher or administrator.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2012

My children attended Nixon from the first year it was open through their matriculation. My granddaughter is currently attending Nixon. I could not ask for a better learning environment. The principal is dedicated and attends almost every school event. I find the teachers to be well qualified and attentive. Problems are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner. As in every school there have been teachers we liked better than others, but by far we have been pleased with the mix and talent here at Nixon. Now that they have been granted academy status their performing arts and music activities really shine. Yes, there are numerous fundraisers. That is a result of budget setbacks in education statewide. For those who object - don't participate; nobody forces you. Feel free to sit back and let others sponsor your children. Regarding the kids moving from rom to room; the variety provided by moving to another room provides exposure to more stimuli and develops maturity and responsibility. I'm sure some of the criticisms by other reviewers have resulted from singular unresolved problems that could (should) have been resolved by parent contact with the teacher or principal.