Cotswold Elementary

300 Greenwich Road

School District

Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Grade

3-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 11, 2024

My kids have thrived at Cotswold and Billingsville. They are supported by great teachers and involved families. I'm not sure why the Great Schools rating isn't higher.
Submitted by other on January 25, 2023

I’m not sure about the previous review. There have not been any fights and any incidents of reported bullying are dealt with swiftly. The teachers are fantastic and communication is very good.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

bad school the kids are bullying people. and there are a lot of fights. i would not recommend this school
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2018

Very good experience with all three of my children going to Cotswold
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2016

Love the IB curriculum, uniforms, and inclusive community. Every year my son has had teachers who have gone the extra mile to motivate him to reach his potential. Can't wait for my daughter to start in the fall.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2016

Cotswold is not a good school academic wise, there are bullies,teachers who arent putting forth the effort. Some of the office staff can be a bit rude.Also,most teachers need to revisit the dress code manuel.Short skirts, leggings,high heels, tattoos being shown. I mean come on your teaching kids ,not going on dates. I have also witnessed favortism .This school just isn't a great school overall ,especially if you want your kids to excel.All that seems to matter is drama,drama,drama.But with all things you have to see for yourself.Goodluck!!
Submitted by other on January 25, 2016

Everything was great until this year. Then something went wrong...very wrong, indeed. Teachers started walking out. Useless rules were added. And I blame a certain person, but for the sake of being a little nice, I won't say that wretched name.
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2014

Terrible leadership, non-existent communication ,bullying is not dealt with by admin. Staff is unhappy, test scores are going down and building is filthy.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2014

Very disappointed, my child has been here since Kindergarten. Until we hit third grade I was very happy. This year has been terrible. Teasing and billing have increased instead of decreasing from the beginning of the school year. Communication with the teacher or the program is non existent and every third grade class seams to be on a different curricula. Everything is blamed on the EOG preparation but as parents we have no idea what is going on. Very disapointed indeed. I am currently looking at other options.
Submitted by other on January 24, 2014

Love, love this school especially the magnet IB Program it offers! It saddens me to see reviews like the prior one. While it's understandable for a parent to be upset over a personal experience, I don't think it's appropriate to trash the entire school in a rant that is not constructive and present only one side of the situation.
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2014

I recently posted a review about Cotswold & it was removed. What good does it have if we as PARENTS can't post HONEST experiences that we had. I had a VERY VERY BAD experience with COTSWOLD school, that involved my disable son. I'm in the process of pressing charges against the school & its staff & also CMS for ignoring my concerns & opinions. PLEASE DO NOT remove this review, because prospective parents need to be aware of what's going on in these schools before they enroll their child.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2012

We had our first year at Cotswold, and we loved it. I had children in 5th, 3rd, 2nd, and K, and I couldn't be happier with the school (except lunches, of course!) Looking forward to next year!
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2011

Hard working staff and teachers - all working very hard to ensure an open communication with my as the parent. I am lucky thus far - 2 1st graders and still going!
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2011

I have experience nothing but great things coming from cotswald. I also loved how the teacher made sure my child learning needs were met. I would not want my son to go to any other school besides Cotswald.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2010

Love Cotswold! This is our second year there. All the teachers I've met are wonderful and the leadership is great. I am impressed with how the teachers work to meet the needs of each and every child. The IB program is excellent and Cotswold does a great job of integrating it with everything the students do. We toured many CMS schools - including several extremely popular magnets - no other school came close. We are SO happy with our choice!
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2010

This school is one of the best kept secrets in Charlotte (well not anymore). The staff is exceptional and parent involvement is high. I wouldn't want my child in any other Charlotte Elementary School!
Submitted by student on November 03, 2009

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Submitted by parent on February 21, 2007

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