Studebaker Elementary School

300 E County Line Rd

School District

Des Moines Independent Community
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 19, 2024

This school has been terrible for my son and 2 of my nieces as well. They don't care about the students and seem to only be there for a paycheck. The lunches are not even bare minimum and most the staff is absurd and no professional as well. The principal is also a cry baby when things don't go his way or you voice any sort of concern and be warned; if your child takes any sort of medication. They gave my son the wrong meds during the school year and landed him in the hospital and they acted as if it wasn't a big deal and simply said it wouldn't happen again. I could go on and on but there isn't enough space in this comment box. Absolutely do not recommend! Would give 0 stars if it was an option.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2024

Very disappointed in our experience especially since most reviews from a few years ago were so good. Send your kids elsewhere and save yourself the headache.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2017

Every school and child is different, and after recently purchasing a house in the area I knew our children's grades would dip some in the transition. We have first and second graders, and unfortunately they have now attended Studebaker for almost 6 months with their GPA getting worse and worse each week. The no homework policy makes it all but impossible to help the children in weak areas and what work is sent home is at kindergarten levels. They have both been physically bullied, and one of our children has an issue with their teacher yelling at the class and does not really care for our child. To clarify, our children are very respectful and do as they are told, the teacher just doesn't care for our child. Breakfast consists of a chocolate chip cookie, a banana and some juice. Lunch can be anything from mini pancakes to a cheese sandwich and our kids come home hungry. I highly suggest packing larger sack lunches or feeding before and after school. All in all the circumstances at the school have worried us greatly and our children will be attending a different school next semester.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2013

Studebaker and it's staff are the brightest folk's I have ever met! My grandchildren attend Studebaker, and when I asked them yesterday if they were excited to go back to school...? Simutaneously they both said "YES!" That's speaks novels!!!!!! Love, Grandma
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2012

II really regret ever sending my kids to this school in matter of months their grades dropped drasticly some teachers care others just go to collect a paycheck the previous principal was horrible he never cared about the kids and was rude only a handful of people are good hopefully with this new principal that school gets the much needed help!!!
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2010

The school has some great teachers; the school sec. is wonderful and listens to concerns. In a very short time my child's reading was brought up to level. The teacher noticed the problem and took action. When it comes to problems the parent will have to stand their ground until it is resolved. Please remember what other children are learning first comes from home then the teachers, staff and other students have to deal with them but not tolerate the bulling, foul mouths and rude students.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

Any school that chooses favorites, labels children, hangs up the phone on calm parents voicing a concern, tells a 'bully' when & who the other child is that went to the faculty for help, DO NOT have a childs best interest at hand. The only thing this school has going for them is the secretary & a hand full of teachers.
Submitted by student on December 26, 2006

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