Avenue City Elementary School

18069 U.S. 169

School District

Avenue City R-Ix
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 20, 2020

The teachers are great, they care about each child. However I have been a parent at this school for many years and it is very clicky. Most of the parents are wealthy or have stay at home moms who can volunteer at the school when needed, the children of these parents are treated as if they are special. they have no help for children with special needs or those that need some one on one help to understand problems. The principal makes it very clear when there is a child they do not want there especially those with behavior issues, she just wants them out as soon as possible. There are many children there that do not live in the district, yet others are not allowed to go there even though there are no places to rent or buy less expensive homes. Most schools allow out of area children although priority should be given to those in the district. The classes are not overcrowded and I know many children there that do not live in the district but because of who their parents or grandparents are they are allowed to attend. It is very disappointing for those children.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2018

This school has been such a disappointment on so many levels. If your child has any special needs be prepared for the school to do everything in their power to drive your family away. Whether it is from out right breaking the law and violating your child's individual plan to teachers disrespecting your child. All the while with approval from administration. It was so disheartening to watch my student go to school every day and watch them become more and more dejected. If your kid is average or above the school might work for you, but if your child struggles be prepared for your student to be targeted.
Submitted by other on August 04, 2013

Have to give our school a top rating! 30 years watcjhing our school change and grow and we still have the best faculty andaff and check this out: #1 in Missouri. Can't ask for better! Our kids are in rhe est K-8 school which also has preschool. Thank you Avenue City Elementary for the great education you gave all six of my children. And thank you for the new program of reading and opening up the library through the summer. Great idea!
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2011

I love this school and its administration and staff. My children have attended this school for 4 years. As an active volunteer, I have the opportunity to eyewitness the highest level of intergrity in our staff. They truly care about each child. I am constantly amazed at the passion and commitement the teachers give to each individual student. Not only are these kids challenged academically, they are encouraged to enhance their own talents and interests. There is an open door policy to our administration who are always very available and welcome constructive criticism. Our principal is a very engaged and caring leader. She takes a personal interest in each child and daily does activities with them like saying the pledge and interactive activities to start their day off. I am priviledged to have such an amazing public school to send my children! It does not get better than this!
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2011

If you like small schools and rural america, this is the place for you. Its a great little school with quality teachers, teachers that do care about their students and their education. The leadership at the school is good. One example, if there are bullying issues, they are addressed immediately. Stay away if you are a parent that does not want to spend time to help your child learn or get bound up in the shorts about having a casual dress up day. It really is a bit of an oasis. I did not give AC 5 out of 5 starts because there are limited extra curricular activities and slow on boarding to new families.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2011

I love this school! I know some parents may be rubbed the wrong way by the admin, but they treat parents like adults and they expect parents to engage with their children and share in their success. If you are looking for a babysitter or education factory-good luck. Parenting is a real job that involves working with a school not just dropping kids off at the front door.
Submitted by other on February 09, 2011

Great school and environment but the principal is not so good. I have proof she fired a very nice sweet computer teacher for her own personal gain. Don't go here not worth the hassle. I know I was a student there with a 3.0 GPA average A/B and found the principal rude and hateful. Do the right thing KEEP AWAY!!
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2010

Having several children at this school and the experience with all of the teachers at Avenue, I would not have my children anywhere else. We transferred/moved from a larger district nearby due to inappropriate behavior by students and staff alike that was not dealt with by the administration there. I feel secure in the fact that my children are with moral people throughout the day. The caring and individual attention that the teachers are able to provide due to the small school size has been amazing. I know my kids are in classrooms where behavior is not limiting the learning as well. There are small school politics of course and parents who have made flip-flops, capris, and parking lot issues a hill to die on. I think if they were to try out other public schools around they would see that the positives Avenue City has by far outweigh the negatives.
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2010

We moved to this district hearing such great things about the school. There is a sense of close knit as it is a small school. The families all seem to be very involved. The school however has not met our expectations. The teachers we have had so far have been good but we have been less than impressed with the leadership at the school. We believe that excellence starts at the top and directly affects the staff and students attending the school. I have never been to a school where the leadership would feel it is okay to wear camouflage capri pants, flip flops or ripped jeans to school. We have been a little bit shocked about what seems to be acceptable as our experience in other schools has been much more professional and respectable. There are very few extra curricular activities as well.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2010

A friend of mine has been consistently asking me to write a review about our school especially since our children have attended other educational facilities. I do not know all the teachers well enough to rate them, but the ones my children have are average or good. There are few extra curriculars, but sometimes that's okay at the elementary age. I have met some fantastic families. Now for the other side. I would have to agree that leadership quality is not as high as we have experienced in other schools. The environment is not as welcoming as would be expected and we do not always feel that everything is communicated to us, or if it is, it is not done in a professional manner. Overall, the school is just okay. Would I recommend this school?. . . Based on our experiences with other schools, probably not.