Spaulding Elementary School

2000 Belle Plaine Avenue

Gurnee, IL 60031

9 Reviews

School District

Gurnee 56
Grade

PK, K-2
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on September 04, 2019

We really like the teachers at this school. They're a dedicated staff that works hard to make learning fun. I love that they have gym every day as well as a rotation of art, music, library, and technology. They also teach coding starting in kindergartners. All in all we've been very happy with the education our daughter has gotten at this school.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2018

The two teachers for my boys do care for students a lot and understand their needs. Speech/behavioral therapists and other staff are very caring as well. For us, the school bus driver lady is very nice, as well. I am very thankful to them for going extra care.My boys get a lot of homework. During last winter (2017), the school closed for one day due to extreme weather condition. My boys had a lot of assignments for the day and submit the work via iPads provided by school.P.E. everyday helps my boys a lot to use their energy. They get iPads and there are extra activities (dance night etc) that invite parents around 6PM or so. Overall I believe the leadership at the school is very effective.For those who have difficulties following directions, they are given daily score in respect, safety, responsibility, etc. My boys never bullied others or were bullied by others, and in my opinion bullying is not a problem. But energetic boys in Pre-K might face some hard time/learning curve, following directions.
Submitted by other on November 13, 2015

The principal is very uncaring and has no compassion towards students and families who are struggling. If you reach out to for help, she will get defensive and rebut everything greatly missing the point or question at hand. You walk away feeling degraded and belittled.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2015

I had to withdrawal my son from this school. It was terrible. My son was being bullied and I had meeting with the principal and Vice Principal but NOTHING was ever done. I witnessed a student push another student down to the ground on purpose in front of a teacher and she did NOTHING. On another occasion I witnessed a student throw a tantrum because he wasnt getting his way only to watch the teacher reward the bad behavoir. There were MANY other things I witnessed with my own eyes that were very disturbing. I came to the conclusion that the staff at Spaulding reward Bad Behavior and do NOT take bullying serious enough. This school NEEDs to work on Bullying in the school and on the Bus along with not rewarding Bad Behavior
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2015

Spaulding is a wonderful and nurturing school. We have had other children go through other primary schools in the area and Spaulding is the best! They really care about their kids.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2015

LOVE SPAULDING. Great staff, dedicated. My son is finishing up his kindergarten year. They worked very well with him seeing he had a problem listening. He really loves his school and the friends he's made. One of the qualities we love is How diverse the school is. There is a wide range of students from all different bsckgrounds.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2013

Dedicated staff and warm nurturing environment. Has an early childhood / early learning program for qualifying students that is top notch.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2012

I was extremely impressed with the teachers and staff. We recently moved to a very highly rated school district in VA and my daughter is at the top of her class. She was very well prepared at Spaulding.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2011

My kids love the school, the teachers that my kids had are great and very responsive to their needs.