Kohlberg Elementary School

1445 Nardo Goodman Drive

School District

El Paso Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 13, 2019

When we joined this school in 2014, it was a terrible place to be, despite the efforts of some amazing teachers. The principal and vice principal were terrible and cruel to parents, students, and teachers alike.Since they have been replaced with outstanding administration, all of that has changed. When we moved away at the end of 2017, we were very happy with Kohlberg and sad to leave such a wonderful and caring community.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2017

The teachers are terrific, staff is friendly, and there are some activities for the children to participate in, however I wish there were more for kids to engage in throughout EPISD just as there are in SISD.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2015

We've been lied to and treated poorly. The school is disorganized, and they seem to want to cram too much into their adjenda. They need to simplify. The principle is standoffish. There are some really nice people here, and there are some (I hate to sound like I'm fresh out of highschool but) two faced people here. When a teacher is plesant to your face, and yet, you hear from your seven year old son that she says, "don't smile at me, (Tim), I'm not your friend." --on multiple ocasions... there's just no other way to describe that kind of behavior. I didn't want to write a review because I don't have many good things to say, and we've only been at this school 2 years and have had quite bad luck with this school. Next year we will be taking our kids on post. If it made any sense to pull my son out now, we would. I hate this school.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2012

Kohlberg Elementary is an exemplary rated school. The quality of the education is noted, however, there are some other areas of concern. Some of the staff is friendly some are not. There is an obvious bias towards some parents. The constantly ask for volunteers but when you volunteer no response is given and information is not forwarded. Volunteer forms/PTA forms are completed and when inquires are made no one seems to be able to provide you with an answer on the status of your application. Was truly excited about my children attending this school and have been a bit disappointed thus far.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2012

I really do not understand the comments about the Principal Mrs. Vargas. My daughter just started Kinder up there and I made a request to Mrs. Vargas. My request was fulfilled, plus I've had several conversations with Mrs. Vargas. She has been nothing but kind & helpful to me. The only possible problem I see is perhaps a lack of volunteers. This seemed evident during registration with the long lines... Otherwise, the administration has been great, my daughter loves her teacher and I've heard nothing but good things about the other teachers. A big thumbs up for Kohlberg!
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2011

Mrs. Vargas and Mrs. Gibson are horrible and should not... Continued- Additionally, Ms.Kais tried to impose religion on me at a parent teacher meeting I had to keep asking her for, point being what she did clearly goes against the Texas schools teacher code of conduct. When my child was transfered out, Ms.Kais paraded in celebration in front of the other children, it got back to my daughter and it destroyed her morale. Onto the reason for Mrs.Vargas with-holding my child in the current grade is for absences. They exceeded 15 according to them. I had excused notes from my childs therapist for counseling when my child was only gone for 2 hours in the morning for the counseling sessions. and doctors notes for illness which are inevitable. When it comes to education and discipline, other than 2, maybe 3 of the teachers I've interacted with, Mrs.Melendez, the school councelor, is only the other asset this school has on staff and she is overwhelmed as there are over 800 students enrolled. Kohlberg could certainly benefit from restructuring by hiring a new and worthy Principal and Vice principal before the school is driven to the ground. Mrs.Vargas + Mrs.Gibson = FAIL -One angry parent