Tommys Road Elementary School

1150 Tommys Road

School District

Wayne County Public
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 24, 2017

So we moved here from San Antonio, Tx. We tried coming to Goldsboro just like anywhere else with a positive outlook. The most disappointing thing was the schools that both our children attended for the time we were stationed here. Being a military family or one that moves around a lot due to a parents job makes it even harder to find the right fit for your children. I will say we got spoiled in San Antonio but in a good way. At Tommy's road they don't seem to have anything that makes children want to be at school. We are strict on our children, they are raised like we were to respect your elders etc. However if you want to join the military then please do when you are of age but not in Kinder-5th grade. The office staff was what I avoided at all cost except for one lady who always spoke and seemed to love her job even if she didn't want to be there. I wish I could say the same for others. They don't check id's to make sure the right student is going with the right parent. It would be nice to have room moms and more parent involvement, special events for pta members, field day was horrible in my opinion. I love laying out and sitting out in the sun, but at the beach or pool not in 80 something degrees for two hours while each grade for that day does what they signed up for. What happened to everyone doing something all at the same time and rotating it out. With all that said I could say so much more that I was unpleased about. Very disappointing all around with both schools that our two attended the few years we were here. Beyond excited to be moving. Good luck to whomever checks out this school and your children attend.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2014

My child attended TRE from 2nd grade through 5th grade. Initially, we were very pleased with the school and environment, though my child was ahead academically from the school she attended previously. During the four years she attended TRE, we saw a definite decline across the board. My child's grades remained high, but she really didn't enjoy school anymore, there was just one situation after another we had to "deal" with. The parents, teachers and students all seem very unhappy and it was getting progressively worse. TRE earned a rating of 6 when my child started there, it is now a 3, quite a drop for a few short years. I'm glad our time ended there when it did.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2013

The school has a great PTA. Once a month they host a dance for the children were they sale pizza, juice/soda, and snacks. They also have a DJ for the children. My kids LOVE it! The teachers always keep you informed of your child progress.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2012

Both of my children have gone through the NC-Pre-K program at Tommy's Road. I have nothing negative at all to say about Mrs Reid or Mrs. Presson. They are wonderful nurturing teachers you take time for each child and help develop the skills they need for kindergarten. My daughter is currently in the program and loves going to school. My son this year is in kindergarten and I'm not impressed. We have a different home life, and my son stays elsewhere however the teacher NEVER notify's me when there is a problem, I NEVER receive paperwork or phone calls when something is wrong, even though it was clearly stated in the paperwork that I AM the one to be called first, and apparently there's been all kinds of problems. I'm also frustrated with the front door woman. As soon as those kids walk in the door she hounds them about hoods and hats, umm how about you let them come in get warmed up before you ask them to take them off. I never remove my child's hood since we have to sit in the front area with the open doors because it's freezing. I also don't care that she won't let 4 year olds sit on the bench behind her to get away from the cold and doors
Submitted by parent on July 11, 2012

My child started Kindergarten this past year at TRE and we have had a wonderful experience. I was worried because I know NC and Goldsboro don't have the best schools but I recommend this school for anyone moving to the area. My child's teacher (Mrs. Langston) was wonderful and very nurturing. All the kids in her class were reading and writing simple stories by mid year. We are looking forward to next year. As far as other negative comments, I have not experienced any problems with not feeling welcomed or involved. Mrs. Langston always returned calls and emails quickly and gave lots of positive feedback throughout the year. I always felt welcome to come to school and eat lunch with my child and attend field trips. And as far as parking, if thats your biggest complaint about a school consider yourself very lucky.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2012

We moved here from overseas and were very worried about the quality of education in the NC public system, especially since the schools were so good there. However, we have been pleasantly surprised by TRE. Our son was in Kindergarten and has been so encouraged and supported by the teacher (Mrs. Jernigan) and assistant (Mrs. Buskey), and started reading and writing on a first grade level by mid-year. They are engaged, involved, fun, energetic and really care. As for the negative reviews about parking and Mrs. Hooks - I think she has worked out the "kinks" from transitioning and has been great and with over 600 students she was just trying to make the cars flow better before and after school - and it is working! We highly recommend this school for at least K-3 (no experience after that).
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2012

I relocated my family to NC a few years ago and heard great things about TRE so much so that I became involved as a mentor and later appointed by the school board to the parental council. But a new principal (Wendy Hooks) arrived and the school is up side down!!! I can no longer walk my daughter to her class, I can't peak m y head in her class, my phone calls go unreturned, and teh parking is CRAZY!!!!I am so frustrated because we don;t live in the TRE area but send my child because it USED TO be a great school. My daugheters Kindergarten teacher was not great but the asst was awesome, 1st she had 2 great teachers now 3rd is leaving much to be desired!!!
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2011

I must say that parents beware that it is vitally important from grade K-2 that your child should be receiving the NC curriculum not only in the classroom as a one time exposure, and never sending curriculum home for homework is ludercuris. Teachers needs to be more transparent and stop acting as if the child and parent are enemies. At that grade level, those teachers are leaving children behind by design. They are too defensive with thier poor approach. Teachers are the school not the pretty bldg.
Submitted by other on April 18, 2011

I am a student who goes here at TRE and I am leaving fo the Middle School this year. I truely miss Mrs. Faison, so we have Mrs. Hooks. I like her she is sweet even though its differernt, thats ok. Mrs. Emerson is so sweet. I'll miss everyone since I am going to Greenwood Midde School. So I will miss Tommy's Road Elementay! Mya S. a student 2006-2011
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2011

The new principal made this school unfriendly. Parents can't walk the kids to classroom in the morning. Parent's aren't allowed to park in the parking lot, only can park outside of the fence area, muddy area. Some teachers and assistants just don't care.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2011

we moved here from up North mid year. My son is in the 5th grade and is bored. There are 4 fifth grade teachers and the one he got doesn't return phone calls. Not very impressed.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2010

My daughter just transferred to this school and is Autistic. The school staff as been EXCELLENT with working with her and giving her all the attention and services she needs. They have been wonderfully meticulous with paying attention to every detail, making any necessary adjustments and keeping us informed of all progresses and changes. We are INCREDIBLY LUCKY to have such wonderfully dedicated teachers. I absolutely LOVE this school!