Vanstory Hills Elementary

400 Foxhall Road

School District

Cumberland County
Grade

2-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

School Map for Cumberland County School District

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 04, 2024

Am kid don’t like the science teacher at this school she said she mean but every thing else is good about this school
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2023

This school is such a gem. My kids are flourishing here. The teachers are lovely and thoughtful, and the principal is engaged and clearly cares about the welfare of the students. I can't say enough good about this school. After a poor experience at a local private school, we feel lucky to have found everything our children need (and more) in our neighborhood school.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2020

Only two negative reviews below and both were made on the same day (over 8 years ago) and with a similar theme; seems a little suspect. I have had two children come through VanStory Hills and a third will start soon. We love this school. Great environment. Given the choice to live anywhere in and around this city, we chose our current home largely because of the school system. There's not a better elementary school in the area. We have the resources to send our children to private school if we felt the need, but we do not. Responsibility for a child's education does not reside solely with the school. This school presents every child with the opportunity to succeed.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2019

As a military family, I can not claim to be a local "elitist" as some of the negative reviews claim exists (I think one could find that anywhere), but my children have been performing above grade level and among the best with respect to their peers. Having lived in and around this city off and on for 20 years, this is one of only two public elementary schools I would send my children to. We moved here to be in this school's area. And we love it.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2018

We have been in the neighborhood for 13 years as my husband works in and out of town. We have enjoyed our overall experience with the school.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2016

This school has small class sizes - there are 18 kids total in my son's class - and a great atmosphere for learning. The principal is always interacting with the kids and giving them positive feedback - even just walking down the hall! Everyone who works there goes out of their way to make sure it is a positive learning environment!
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2016

While it is a very elitist school, my child has had wonderful supportive teachers. Ms. Helms, a former assistant principal, was very helpful and the reception by school staff is always warm and inviting.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2012

This school's stats are misleading. The leadership is poor. The privaleged elite attend here and do not represent equal and fair treatment for all students. The PTA has entirely too much power and will influence the decisions of administration. Do not send your child to this school. Investigate fully before you choose to send your children here.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2012

This school is a joke. The administrator presents himself as a professional but is anything but that. There is a definitely a problem here and most of the parents dont have a voice. If you disagree with anything, they will incite pressure on you to leave the school. They only care about their scores, no matter how it affects the student.
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2011

My daughter attended this school for 2 years before we moved and she and I both absolutely loved it. She never had any problems and was recognized for her hard work multiple times, even though we are not a part of a "community clique."
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2011

excellent school!!! A great school in the middle of the town. Wonderful teachers and environment.