Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School

500 South Arrowhead Drive

School District

Chandler Unified District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 26, 2025

My child has almost completed his first year at Conley (in the Pre-K program) and absolutely loves going to school each morning! He has been learning every skill necessary for the next grade level and I feel fully confident that he will excel next year as well. The teachers and the staff are constantly saying hello and good-bye to the students each day - and most know each student by name! They have a new Innovation lab that just opened and I cannot wait for him to be able to explore all of the fun clubs that will be available as he grows!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2022

My child's experience has been three years of teacher neglect and psychological abuse, which has culminated into physical assault. Do not, by any means, bring your child to this school. Do not.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2021

This is not the best option for your young students to grow. Teachers need help with classroom management.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2021

They truly care about your kids, My daughter has went to Conley, she is now in high school, and my son is now in 1st grade. The principal and teachers are truly caring and very communication is great with parents.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2021

We have many options for schools here in Chandler to choose from. However, I have chose to send my son to Conley Elementary since kinder (now in 2nd grade). I will be sending my daughter to Conley for kinder next year as well. Conley has a fantastic staff. They have very caring and intelligent teachers. All are very dedicated to each and every student. They offer STEAM/STEM curriculum and they stress the importance of diversity and they promote inclusiveness. They also offer (or at least let the families know about) different clubs/activities that are available at Conley or surrounding campus'. (Running clubs, soccer, dance..etc). The class sizes are okay (25+). The teachers do a great job accommodating.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2021

We chose to open enroll both our kids at Conley Elementary. Dr. Walters was great (for kid #1). He had a great foundation for our new principal Mrs. Shore (for kid #2) to build upon. I don't know her that well but she has made a great first impression on us. She's communicative, organized and so obviously passionate about her school. Academically I'm happy with the education my son is getting. His teachers have always recognized his needs and is challenged to reach his full potential, much to his ire about the extra work. ;)
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2021

The teachers and staff really care about the children! They are great to work with.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2016

We have been at Conley for four years and love it! The teachers and principal are all approachable and have always answered my concerns.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2016

Dr. Walters is very responsive to any parent concerns and the teachers are very good at communicating with the parents. The biggest problem I have found is parental involvement. If the parent's aren't involve, it is harder for the student to succeed.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2015

I really wish they could supervise the little ones here more, the cafeteria and playground area can get pretty hectic. Everyday I feel concerned about the security during recess and feel concerned that my child will get hurt here with so little supervision. This school is bigger than most small community schools, so they should hire more people to help out with the kids before, during and after school, because the traffic can also get very overwhelming. I also wish that certain teachers would stop bribing them with so many sweets just so they can do well in their school work. I spoke to the school district about it, but all the lady said was that I needed to speak to the teacher, she didn't seem to worry much.
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2014

You would imagine this would be a good school. I agree with the last few reviews, it's not. My child kept getting bullied here and they weren't very supportive with us. They just kept saying that it was being taken care of. After several complaints to certain staff members, it just got so hostile that we decided to move. I didn't trust talking to the principal anymore, because he seemed to be bothered by us (the parents). The school and even the district office people just kept covering for each other it seemed. Of course they want their Grade A district to keep looking impeccable.
Submitted by parent on December 28, 2014

I am highly dissatisfied and disappointed in this school. My child attended this school a few years ago and I had just gotten around to write this review. The only reason we decided to attend this school was because of the CATS program there that other schools didn't offer. The students there were not necessarily nice to each other; My child had reported to me on several accounts where other children made rude remarks to them even though they did nothing to provoke those children. The staff made my child sit through a program used to promote a fundraiser that was sponsored by the school even though we refused to participate in it, while other children who did participate in the fundraiser got to go do something else during the duration of the program. There was no choice given to my child of whether or not they wanted to attend the program. My child had a teacher for two nonconsecutive years and the teacher gave the students the same math problems to do from the lower grade level for both of those years. I do not recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2014

I am always friendly with everyone here. So when I tried to smile at new grouchy principal, he just turned away. They are trying too hard to just make the grade, that they don't care about the important things. The parents seem unhappy and unsure about dropping off their kids here every morning it seems. You hear honking horns and rushing vehicles. It is not the best setting. It is not the best school you all!
Submitted by other on October 02, 2014

I think this school is not like it was a few years ago. I've heard teachers complaining about students. I've seen parents dissatisfied with the school. There is even the ongoing changes with the principals. I wonder if the whole district has the same problem. I don't like this this school anymore.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2014

Conley has been such a great school for my daughter in her 6th and 7th grade. The principal, Mr. Walter, has been so amazing and so caring about his students! I am thankful we sent our daughter there and she is thankful also. She blossomed there under excellent instruction, caring teachers, and a staff that shows they love being there. I HIGHLY recommend this school to any parents that wants a first class education for their middle schooler. Thank you Conley teachers, staff, and principle for being first class and caring so much for their students.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2014

My two kids were in that school. I loved the school and the teacher were awesome.
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2014

3 OF MY 5 CHILDREN HAVE ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL WITH MY OLDEST NOW IN 8TH GRADE AND I ABSOULTELY LOVE THE SCHOOL. MY CHILDREN HAVE EXCELLENT TEACHERS WHO HAVE REALLY PUSHED THEM TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS IN THEIR EDUCATION. THE STAFF HAS WORKED HARD IN HELPING MY SON REACH HIGHER TESTING SCORES BY OFFERING EXTRA HELP AND TUTORING. I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THAT THE TEACHERS ARE DEDICATED TO MAKING SURE MY KIDS THE KIDS ARE IN A SAFE AND NO BULLYING ENIVORNMENT. I APPREICATED THE PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL BECAUSE I SEE THE RESULTS IN THE SENSE OF PRIDE AND COMMUNITY THAT IS CARRIED IN THE SCHOOL AND SEEN IN THE CHILDREN. I AM AN PROACTIVE PARENT WHO KNOWS THAT WE HAVE TO BE JUST AS DEDICATED TO SCHOOL AS OUR CHILDREN SO THAT WE HAVE A LEGACY AND CONLEY GIVES MY CHILDREN A SOLID FOUNDATION I AM GRATEFUL.
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2013

I love this school. It's in a great neighborhood....caring teachers...gread admin staff.... My children are very happy with this school. The gated campus is always clean and attractive.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

We have seen really good changes at Conley over the years since our child started in Kindergarten. Mr. Walters and the school staff are truly awesome! You can see the positive changes in the attitudes of the the teachers and students on the campus. So glad they are an "A" rated school! They have worked hard to earn it and they deserve it!