Bill Arp Elementary School

6550 Alexander Parkway

School District

Douglas County
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 13, 2024

My daughter is in the special needs class and since she started 3yrs ago, she's excelled so much! Her teachers are amazing and I absolutely adore them!
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2019

Terrible. I feel like crying most days bc I k ow my child deserves better. She has NEVER had to go through so much before and it’s affecting her academically and emotionally..
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2019

Great I love it my kids love it
Submitted by student on September 20, 2016

So far so good my childs first grade teacher Mrs. Cooper is just a text away if I have any questions. Compared to Cobb county this school is ahead and pushes children to learn and read. Staff is friendly haven't had any concerns that weren't addressed.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2013

BAES has been a wonderful school for our son. Program Challenge, ScienceFair, Science Olympiads, Patriot Ambassador, Roadrunners, Chorus, Reading Bowl, Spelling bees, Money Market, Wax Museum, News Crew and many more programs for children to excel. The CRCT scores show the hard work the teachers and students put throughout the year. The Principal, teachers and staff really care about the children. It has been a great experience.
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2012

The front office personnel is extremely rude. Again this year, I've been over looked and someone else was assisted help although I was there first. I had the same issue last year and just assumed perhaps it was just an oversight. No, I can honestly say for whatever reason, perhaps skin color is the reason why I've noticed a huge personality difference between certain parents etc. The personality I've experienced is cold and rude, but with others they are extremely friendly. I'm always walking in with a smile and a friendly hello or good morning and yup, I received the same response every time. 3x's so far this year she has looked at me directly at me and then proceeded to ignore me and assist someone else. There are many people available in the job market, perhaps they can find someone who does not discriminate.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2012

My son has been there since Kindergarten and now in 4th grade. The teachers are NICE, however; my son is lacking on ALL subjects, I am very disappointed in this school. seems the kids are not allowed to talk to one another EXCEPT recess?? Social skills people!! We are headed to the 5th grade and don't know our muliplication tables, money exchange and to my knowledge we haven't even studied the State Capitals !!! Like I said if you want your child to be loved only...this is the school for you, if you want your child to learn SOMETHING, look elsewhere!
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2011

I have 2 childrn at Bill Arp and I love the school. Teachers, front office, prinicpals, and staff have been so caring and helpful. They go above and beyond when it comes to the students in their school. My children have been so happy here and have loved all of their teachers. ' GREAT SCHOOL!!!!!!!