Gilham Elementary School

3307 Honeywood Street

School District

Eugene 4j
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 10, 2019

Terrible, my 5 year old daughter has come home covered in bruises, pretends she's sick so she doesn't have to go in fear of being bullied, she is tormented everyday. Children throw her food on the ground, take her glasses off her face and throw them on the ground, pin her down at recess and physically harm her, isolate her and gang up against her, her hair has been cut in art class, most of these scenarios are from the same bully but not all instances. If you want your child to enter school with good experiences and learn and enjoy being a kid then you should send them somewhere else.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2019

Everything has been great since we've been there.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2018

The administration is terrible, I am very unhappy with the way the school is run.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2014

My told me that he like this school, a lot of his classmates are helping him out and teachers are not yelling at them. I noticed my child's progress and confidence. Staff are friendly and can handle matters well.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2013

My kids are in school and we found that Gilham is an excellent school. I recommend others to have a similar experience.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2013

I have 2 children in Gilham. One has had a good experience, the other one has had horrible teachers so far. Lacking structure, supervision, and true 'teaching" of the students. The principal unwilling to work with you to ensure your child is getting the best possible education. You have a chance to get a few great teachers, but you also have the chance to get one that is flat out negligent. You are rollng the dice by going here.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2013

This was the worst school my child attended. My child went there for 2 years and had one great teacher, the other teacher was a nightmare. The principle has severe anger issues. As soon as we were able to afford it, we placed our children in private school. Not all public schools are terrible, but this one is. If private school is not an option, look into any other alternative.
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2012

I have only had positive experiences from this school, the staff, teachers and principal. I have one child left at Gilham (I have two children who graduated from Gilham). I feel very included in the school and my kids all loved every year there.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2012

Gilham Elementary School is the best school in Eugene. They teach great values and have challenging academics. I've never seen a school have such strong values. They really practice what they preach and the students are kind and well behaved because of it. The teachers are very educated and are great with their students. The school has tons of activities and programs to enrich the students lives and they strongly encourage parent involvement. I am a parent of a student at Gilham and I am truely impressed. I would recommend this school to everyone and have to many people I know.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2012

Who wrote these reviews?? This has been the worst experience we have had with an elementary school. Teachers are good but the principal is the worst. Bullying is absolutely tolerated and don't let the guy loose his temper...I was in a parent meeting where he was blatantly yelling at parents that had some tough questions for him. THIS is supposed to be the best school and neighborhood in Eugene??? Yikes! We moved to the area for the school and plan on moving back to anywhere but here because of the experiences we have had. Oh and by the way...this district is so over budget they have a 4th and 5th grade class together because they cannot afford 2 teachers and class sizes are 33+. Dont move to this area for the school.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2011

Our kids had a great experience at Gilham. We still ride our bikes to Gilham to remember the "good old days" and play on the playground and in the field there. It's a very kind and thoughtful community of teachers. They work very hard for the kids. Gig Nelson the principal is AWESOME and sets the example for what other principals should strive to be. He really makes the school feel like a positive place to be. We miss Gilham - wish the Gilham spirit had carried over into Cal Young Middle School and Sheldon High School (the schools which Gilham feed into), but sadly, it simply doesn't.