Dr John Hole Elementary School

180 West Whipp Road

School District

Centerville City
Grade

2-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 31, 2024

I’m pretty sure the principal doesn’t like her job or children. My child’s teacher is great. No complaints there. I hear there’s a nature program but I’ve seen/heard nothing about it from my child. It feels like they push state testing too hard. Not a lot of parents show up to the PTO meetings.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2023

Imagine being a new student and all the 3rd graders verbally state that they don't want to play with you because you are black. The amount of racism in this school is ridiculous and needs to be addressed.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2012

I feel blessed to live in this school district. John Hole is a phenomenal school with a phenomenal staff and amazing programs just waiting for students to tap into. I have two children there currently. They are learning and growing in an environment that helps each individual with their specific needs. Did you know that programs that started as experiments at John Hole Elementary have been picked up nationally? I couldn't be more impressed by the quality of education my children are receiving.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2011

I just entered my child in JH Elem. after transferring from another district. While staff was cordial, it was certainly not above and beyond and I was very disappointed for my second grader who was having to start a new school. A little extra warmth would have made all the difference. Walked into the classroom and she was passed off to another student as the teacher had somewhere else to be. The principle seems less than excited to be there, honestly. Like I said, cordial, but nothing special. There is a fine line between those there "doing their job" and those there because they really want to make a difference in children's lives. I would give this school a C- based upon today's "first" day, which is a big day, in my opinion. I thought about complaining, but what would I say...."hey, you didn't give my kid the attention...".. I mean I would be labeled for the rest of the school year.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2011

Fabulous school with wonderful teachers. Everyone here is very interested in the education and wellbeing of every student! We absolutely adored Mrs. Kimbrell!!