Pink Elementary School

3650 Overhill Drive

School District

Frisco Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 16, 2022

We had an amazing experience the 4 years my daughter attended this school. It takes a great principal to run a school this well and Mrs. Record is top notch! She should seriously be running all of Frisco ISD. She was always available when needed and always took parent concerns very seriously. I honestly cannot say enough good things about her!
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2022

I am pleased with the school in general but not please with speech services. Maybe it is because the speech therapist is new and not confident in her abilities, but my child is not making near enough progress that she should be making. The speech therapist seems super sweet and maybe her skills will grow. Too bad my child doesn’t get the benefit. For now we will also take her someone else.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2020

We love Pink! The teachers and principal are amazing. The Dyslexia program is top notch!
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2019

First few months.... Awful, unfriendly.. They show off and think that's what's needed. Don't see realistic effort coming from teachers.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2018

We love Pink. The main reason I wanted to write a review though is that I see a lot of the negative reviews were specifically about a former principal. Our current principal, Mrs. Record, is AWESOME! Also, many students with special needs and disabilities request this school, so I believe the issues mentioned with that are also very old and no longer applicable. In general, most negative comments are no longer applicable.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2014

I'm honestly shocked at the number of 5 star ratings. As another post stated, if you have a child with different needs, don't go here. Even my typical child loved the new school that he moved to after leaving Pink far better. The PE teachers and music teacher are not creating a love for learning. The regular teachers - some are great, but others are snooty and don't want to deal with a child that is outside of the box. The overall feel of the school is snooty and unfriendly, especially the PTA. The principal is distant unless you make her mad. She doesn't hide her feelings well and does tend to blame parents.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2014

We came from out of state and our previous elementary school was #1 in the state so I cannot help but compare. Academics here are good and the teachers communicate every week via email to the parents. I appreciate all homework for the week is given on Monday. They are mostly paperless and a lot of the homework is completed online which I think is good. It's the way of the world right now. Unfortunately, this school is severely lacking in arts and music which is why I am only giving 4 stars. It's also not very culturally diverse. Nice, clean campus; fairly new construction and I can't complain about the 2 block walk. The recess area is a bit barren and small. Overall satisfied.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2013

I liked this school at 1st. Most teachers from 1st-4th work well with parents & are helpful. Watch out for 5th grade! We faced the first F & Cs. The teachers don't tell us until it's too late. They hardly tell us when anything is due. They contribute to the problem & lowered my child's self esteem. It's not just the 5th grade teachers. The music teacher is burned out & didn't bother to show the parents her room during open house. Also, Pink keeps using the same substitute that doesn't work well with parents or kids with special needs. If you love this school, great, since you're blessed with motivated, non-special needs kids w/out behavior concerns. Be grateful! But don't dismiss those with negative experiences, for their bad experiences are genuine. You can love the neighborhood and dislike the school. Ask the school how many pulled their kids out due to not meeting their needs. I know of for sure 3 & now I might be one of them. I keep trying to make it work. I want it to work, but I see it is not. I scored them low because I don't wish this on anyone. I may pull my youngest out before 5th if the same team is there and nothing is done about the substitute and the music teacher.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2012

We love this school. This is only our second year at Pink, but we have had nothing but a positive experience. Our kids have thrived in this school. We feel that the administration truly does care about our kids. We moved from another state and have another school to compare to. We are all so much happier at this school.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2012

It is my opinion that the principal is unprofessional to parents. Children at the school are restricted to the extreme. It is a culture where parents paint a fake smile on their faces and act as if they are involved with the school when they are really only allowed to provide free office work. If your child has a problem or issue the principal points fingers at the parents as if the school issue is instead a problem at home. In my opinion, she really only wants parents out of her hair.
Submitted by parent on December 30, 2011

Overall we are extremely pleased with Pink. Our involvement is encouraged with Watchdog DADS and the PTA and we feel welcome on campus. The teachers are very caring and they challenge my child daily to help him grow and learn. If you could give 4.5 stars I would because no one is perfect, but this school is Excellent! We purchased in GP to be close to school, and we know we made a great decision.
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2011

It is unfortunate that a few people had bad expericences, and want to slander a very highly sought after elementary school, with an outstanding staff. My daughter is treated very well while being challenged, but not pressured. I love everything about Pink, and also specifically bought in Griffin Parc for my child to be able to attend.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2011

Run as fast as you can from this school. It is THE WORST CAMPUS in Frisco. Bethany Rowan, principal, is only in it for the TAKS test and recognition of exemplary campus. She could CARE LESS about children that are outside of the "perfect student". The special education department is a JOKE. Children are not allowed to be individuals here. Find another campus - if you have a child with any kind of disability, AD/HD, autism, dyslexia, or the like, DO NOT GO TO PINK.