Windy Gap Elementary School

465 Truman Hill Road

School District

Franklin County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 27, 2021

The experiences my child had in the classroom were wonderful in PK, K, 1, and 3. (We moved after third grade.) Those years we felt informed, my son loved school, and the teachers seemed very caring, genuine, and knowledgeable. I did not like the principal. He felt as if he was trying too hard to be funny. His interactions with the kids were forced and awkward.
Submitted by other on March 02, 2020

Great ...the best school security and academically awesome . I love the many activities they provide opportunities for children
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2020

It’s a great school teachers do a great job with the student and has a very good principle
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2016

The new principal Mr. Brain seems to be a great asset to the school but the overall feel of the school is like going into a detention camp. The faculty is not at all pleasant and I think some of the teachers have issues dealing with the small amount of minorities in the school. It could be because there are so few of them (minorities) in the school.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2012

This school has above average amenities, but below average expectations. From my three years experience at Windy Gap I can say that it is not an overly friendly environment for parents. There is a lot of lip service about how parents should be involved, but when they try to be proactive about their children's education they are told that the teachers and principal know best. The school has a very sterile, dentist office-like atmosphere. Lots of technology and new furniture, but very little warmth. The Success for All reading program is used here, which is great for advanced readers, but leaves much to be desired for below average students. No after school programs besides a two month long chess club and WOG (walk or jog). The teacher turnaround rate has been high. We have lost at least ten teachers and numerous other employees over the past three years, including the county 2010/2011 elementary teacher of the year. The kids only have gym class twice a week, but I hear that is normal for all Franklin County elementary schools. The school website is very disappointing. There are no class websites to check on homework assignments or SOL practice web links.
Submitted by other on April 16, 2012

I think this school, faculty, and staff are wonderful. They may have had a few growing pains, but I think this third year has been really good for everyone involved.
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2011

Totally agree with the 1st reviewer. Could not have said it better myself. Well said!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2011

What a beautiful new school! Sadly, it is being destroyed by an overbearing, over-reaching, micro-managing principal. If your child goes here, you will find Ms. Hopkins as the administrator. If you have much contact with her I feel for you. The teachers are unhappy and the children are unhappy. You might even feel as I do that you have to send your child into a cold, unhappy, concentration camp. Parent involvement is not fostered or encouraged. The secretary that has been with the school system for decades left because of this administrative monster.