Helen Ball Elementary School

1950 Firehouse Drive

School District

Socorro Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 09, 2021

The worst elementary!!!! The staff has lack of communication with the parents and on top of that they have attitude when when you try and keep in contact with them regarding your child’s education. I lost track of how many issues I’ve had just within 1 school year. They will not be returning back
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2018

I’m so impressed with this school! This is my daughters first year here & we are loving it. The principal was so welcoming, she introduced herself & gave us her number in case we had any questions. The staff is super friendly and professional. There is absolutely no traffic at pick ups & drop offs, even though it’s a busy intersection.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2014

The school is supportive of the students, parents, and teachers.The school continues to make improvements to instruction and the facility.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2013

The school is great, from the director to the teachers they are there for the learning of the students.
Submitted by parent on July 14, 2011

There is alot to say about a school that is Exemplary 3 years in a row. It takes effort from all teachers and students to accomplish this and my child has lived up to the high standards in this school. Great staff, beautiful, clean school and nice students.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2011

This school is garbage just like all the other schools in this city. Every teacher ( except one in my experience) is just incompetent and only teaches to get the summers off. they have no passion for there students or teaching. Can;t wait to leave for my kids sake.
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2010

All three of my children attended this school. I have seen many Principals come and go. The current Principal IS too involved in fund raising and teaching to the State Test (TAKS) instead of allowing the Teachers to do their job. The Teachers are great! The Parents are VERY involved. All my childrens' classes always had too many parent volunteers for field trips and events. If the Principal would just allow the Teachers to do their jobs this School would be top in the nation. She also does not allow FULL parent involvement and gives parents a sense of being outsiders.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2010

Not impressed with this school. The Principal only cares about test scores, not children. Most of the teachers are new, and seem lost. There are a few good teachers, but you have to "know someone" to get your child in their class.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2010

This school is a great place for my children. The leadership is great and we have been so excited with the quality of the teachers. They do an excellent job!! Go Dalmations !!
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2007

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