Luiseño School

13500 Mountain Road

School District

Lake Elsinore Unified
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 27, 2024

Two of my kids attend Luiseno, I love all the teachers that they’ve had so far. I love how involve the school is with it’s community and how it puts a lot of effort into keeping students busy with activities outside of school hours. They are always being supervised during recess to prevent any type of bullying. Great school overall!
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2023

First time parent enrolled my child in Pre-K. My child was motivated to do assignments at home that were fun, was excited to go to school everyday. We had options for morning or afternoon classes that accommodated parents schedule. Ms McLaughlin was the best teacher. Great communication skills with parents and children throughout the year.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2021

This school is incredible! The teachers are amazing and my kids love their classmates! Our two kids have been there since kindergarten and the teachers have been great -- my wife and I have loved the education they have received. Can't say enough great things about this school! WAY BETTER than what the Great School score indicates! Speaking from first-hand knowledge, we love this school and this neighborhood!
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2018

This school has gone down hill very fast over the last 3 years. Most of the staff and teachers are bullies to the children .
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2018

Administration doesn't help out the kids being picked on. They punish kids without their parents around. Some teachers don't respond to emails.
Submitted by other on August 17, 2016

The teachers are great, my daughter has excelled in all her academics, she is now in 5th grade.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2015

My daughters were there for a few years,and miss it dearly. This school strongly supports it's no bullying rules. This makes kids feel safe, secure, confident. They focus on their schoolwork because there are no distruptive kids . When there are, (rarely) they are dealt with immediately. The parents here are very involved and the staff is excellent.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2014

The K - 5 grades, with a few exceptions, are a wonderful experience. The middle school staff are well intentioned, most are prepared and educated in regards to subject matter being taught and are commendable in their efforts. Unfortunately, the rest of the middle grade teaching staff is unprepared to teach this age set, as they are unable to control the "adult sized" children that interrupt class, making it difficult for other students to learn. Children that are disruptive, as well as bullies, are allowed free reign, while the bullied children get to spend their lunch in a classroom in protective custody. Rest assured, the principal will take the side of the staff - right or wrong. As for scores and grades, while there are the teachers that do their best to provide good instruction, sorrily, there are those that frustrate easily, feeling that humiliating a child is an acceptable practice, leaving the child to fail miserably or receive a bloated grade to keep the herd moving through. Either situation do not leave a child in a prime position for success.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2014

This school is actually , a k-8 for some reason this has never been updated!
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2013

My child has just finished kindergarten and we are very happy with how the year went! I volunteered once a week so I was able to stay on top of what my child was learning. The staff is very friendly, and teacher ( McDonald) is the best !! Very happy!
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2011

I can't say enough good things about this school. Overall, it's a great school that has a caring and competent staff, teachers, Principal (Mrs. Susan Jones) and Vice Principal (Mrs. Kathryn Jones). The teachers here are experienced, knowledgeable and quite determined to make sure that the students are able to reach their highest potential in so many different levels. They have awesome and very dedicated teachers(i.e., Mrs. Schmits, Mr. Magnuson who recently retired, Mrs. Ajemian, Mrs. Colson, Mrs. Sommers, etc.) It has a very strong community support which only makes this school better for our children. It is a "California Distinguished School" and an "Academic Excellence School" in Riverside County. It has a very positive environment which is why the children and parents love this school. But at the same time, "discipline" is a priority in this school which makes it an effective facility for learning and growing. We are so fortunate for having this excellent school right here in our neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2011

Lusenio K-8 - We have 3 kids in grade 6 and cannot thank the 6th grade Team enough for the wonderful job they have done. When the kids say they "enjoy going to school" that says it all. This Team has done something to inspire these kids that we have not seen before. It's just not the improvement in grades, its the growth in their confidence, self esteem, responsibility and respect. These teachers truly care about their students and it shows. Sommers / Webb / Palm - Team 6 Principal Jones also deserves credit for putting this Team together and keeping everyone inline especially keeping the kids safe during construction. Keep up the Greatschools work.
Submitted by other on January 05, 2011

Its been 5 months into the new 6th grade addition to the school and my child is in 6th grade. The hardest decision was whether to leave her at Luiseno or have her attend Terra Cotta. There is definitely less homework at Luiseno than Terra Cotta. The environment in Luiseno is definitely safer for the boys, and the girls are not treated like date bait (like they are in Terra Cotta from the older grade boys).