Carrysbrook Elementary

9172 James Madison Highway

School District

Fluvanna County Public Schools
Grade

3-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 25, 2022

Teachers have limited resources, however work hard to close gaps with high energy and effort. It’s 100% SOL focused, process discipline with very little free learning. There’s severe bullying tolerance with teachers lacking effective practices of addressing it. Administrative leadership at this school is top end of terrible, very friendly but if you have any issue he will openly blame a teacher and not take any ownership in getting it resolved. Lastly don’t ever ask the bookkeeper : secretary for support, she has zero follow up skills and shows lack of respect to everyone on the staff.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2022

Most of the teachers at this school are exceptional! As in any school you will have some that aren't great, but overall we've loved 8 out of 9 teachers we've had. There is no homework, which is awesome! I've not had any experience with bullying in this school so I can't say how they'd handle it. I have children at both ends of the learning spectrum. Having one in the gifted program and one who needs a plan in place for extra breaks, moving around, standing to work, etc. The teachers have been fantastic for all types of students!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2022

We thought switching our child to this school, after we moved, was going to be beneficial, except it’s been everything but. There’s a problem with bullying. Our child came home with fear in his eyes and pain in his side from another student bullying him on the playground, with five teachers standing around, he yells for help and nobody takes appropriate measures to stop it or correct it. Even after meeting an admin face to face about it, it was pretty much swept under the rug. Another concern we’ve had with our student at this school is that they refuse him bathroom breaks for entire school days. It’s an every day issue our child has. They also will refuse to provide our child with water if he forgot his at home. They do not seem to care about the well being of our children at all. Their safety or health. I do not recommend this school.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2020

I would rate this school as being excellent in all areas!
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2018

My daughter loved Central Elementary but she hated this school. Some of the 3rd grade teachers would constantly yell at the kids. We moved during the school year and I emailed the principal my concerns for the kids in this classroom. I never received any response at all.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2017

Fantastic teachers and staff, great learning environment!
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2016

The teachers care about their students. The facility is clean and updated. You will find friendly staff, and resources available if you ask for them
Submitted by other on June 09, 2015

Poorly organized and administered. No real learning just test prepping. My children used to love going to school in Kindergarten now they hate it.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

I just want to say we just moved here and I am a very active and protective mother with my child, I was so impressed with the school and staff they cleared all fears that my daughter and I had about starting a new school, thank you to all the staff at Carysbrook, I hope the rest of the school here are as outstanding and wonderful as the staff and school at Carysbrook are....
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2012

We moved into the area 4 years ago and was concerned, at first, about the size of the school district, our previous district was much smaller, but have since realized that it's well managed. I believe the changes in staff and administration have played a positive part in these changes. My oldest transitioned into this school after spending his first 3 years in a top rated NY school and was at the same place as the kids he entered 3rd grade with. I am also pleased with the new changes that will take place in 2012/2013 school year that will eliminate all of the trailers and reduce class sizes. Overall I am pleased with the schools and I look forward to the continued changes.
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2011

This school is very weak. About 1,300 kids in a K-5 Elementary school is ridiculous. Building is huge and there are still 15-20 trailers out back. School employees are diluted and call them "learning cottages" but anytime a child has to walk outside, go across campus, to get to a bathroom in the other building... that's a trailer. School has too many kids. I never met any principals but know they switched every year or two. Office staff may as well be working at a fast-food restaurant. My child was being harassed on the school bus everyday and school did nothing.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2010

Rural County with the largest elementary school in the state. Central ES and all its trailers are an embarrassment.
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