Grand Prairie Elementary School

10480 Nebraska Street

Frankfort, IL 60423

9 Reviews

School District

Frankfort Central Consolidated 157c
Grade

PK, K-2
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 07, 2022

I have 20 yrs experience as a parent with this school. My youngest are now attending. The lack of empathy for sick or struggling children is astounding. The sole and only factor is grading. Despite a chronic, well documented, sickness the teachers have been cruel, unrelenting and hyper focused on the child's grading. Worse, the child was judged and expressed to a parent that the child didn't behave appropriate to dr diagnosis, physically. The child repeatedly came home from school distressed from being yelled at for being tired and not trying hard enough. All this while battling a chronic illness. We are appalled as a family at what we have been experiencing. The parents are elitest and really need to focus on their children being inclusive and not rearing them to "cancel" and exclude children who do not fit their image. The school and families truly always have been pompous, as it's in a mostly affluent area, but as a veteran parent here I am in shock at what the school has become. While I appreciate the heavy focus on getting this school to stay high on the list of top area schools you are completely missing the mark in creating emotionally intelligent human beings. If your child isn't a top student, you should really consider your child's distress level and emotional well-being. The child will be targeted in this school as a non-performer for them. At all costs, your child's illness or learning issues will not be allowed to impact their school's grading reports. Be prepared for your child to be blamed for behavior, truancy (despite dr notes) and as a low performer. That's a tough label for a 5-7 old to overcome. This message is for parents who may not have that easily adjusted, easy learner with perfect health.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2014

Our family has a lot of experience with this school and we love the family involvement and the challenging work for the kids. It would be nice if there was more one-on-one time with teachers, but I don't think you will find any public school that provides that to a greater extent. Teachers are responsive and the community offers a lot of support for kids and families.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2014

I've had two children go through this school and I couldn't love it more! I volunteer in the classroom twice a month and can attest to the quality of the education and how wonderful the teachers and the families are. My sons have had the pleasure of their teachers being reading specialists as well and both of my children have just excelled. We unfortunately have to move after a work transfer and can only hope to find a school half as nice. A+++*
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2013

What a disappointment. We are new to the area and this school. We specifically picked this school district based on the ratings etc.. Our experience is that this school and its administrators want absolutely as little parent involvement as possible. There seems to be such focus on getting these kids ready to pass these standardized tests that there is very little emphasis on their social and emotional development. Parents are not allowed in the classroom or in the building for that matter. I've never seen a school with any of my other kids that tried to put such a boundary in place at such a young age. I'm sure there are superficial volunteer positions, but I expect to be fully involved in my child's education, not kept at a distance. Lastly, my child came home the first three days talking about how bad the kids are and how much trouble they got in each day. She was shocked at how mean and "not nice" the kids are. I believe their hearts are in the right place, but this HUGE school is just to cold and impersonal for my family. Its clearly a left brain factory with very little understanding or regard for the development of emotional intelligence.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2013

HORRIBLE! Teachers have no control. The kids are bullies and spoiled with no discipline. You could not pay me to send my child there. No one cares. You are just a number.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2011

My daughter currently attends Grand Prairie and we could not be more pleased. Our experience has been nothing but positive.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2011

We are extremely happy with this school and the level of professionalism that the staff has. We have found them to be flexible, open to feedback, and very willing to accommodate or modify based on the child's needs. I particularly enjoy their openness to parent involvement, which they definitely support and encourage. Our experience with Grand Prairie has been overwhelmingly positive. As a parent, I feel very confident placing my child in their hands.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2011

My experience with this school has not had a positive impact either on me or my children. They disregard negative remarks and will not even respond to complaints.They make you feel like they are all knowing and you the parent know nothing. Their Arrogance and pompous is insufferable.
Submitted by other on February 01, 2011

Mrs. Walch is one of the best teachers I have ever seen with the kids.