Clark Elementary School

335 1st Avenue Southeast

School District

Issaquah
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 12, 2024

Worst experience ever, avoid this school at all cost.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2020

Great school!!! The staff really cares about the students and the community! The principal is a kind-hearted educator!!! We love Clark
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2018

I can’t compliment this school enough. I have three students there, and one of my children receives services for a disability. We feel like we are paying for a private school - but we aren’t. The staff is very professional and caring. Plus, it’s brand new. The building is less than one year old, and “state of the art.” We feel very lucky to have this amazing school in our district.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2016

Wonderful teachers at this school but the place is just rampant with bullies. Really awful experience and I can't wait to move away from this place. Nothing seems to change.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2015

If you want your child to be bullied and have school officials do absolutely nothing, then this is school for you! My child has been attending for a few years and has come home with numerous injuries (including a head injury) and nothing has been done. They didn't even follow the correct procedure for a head injury! I didn't know until my baby came home with an egg size lump in the middle of her forehead. A fellow parent had to remove her son from this schoo for very similar issues about 5 years ago. Seems like not much has changed. Keep your kid safe and choose another school!
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2015

Run away from this school. We came from exceptional schools and this school is anything but. They don't believe in spelling homework, actually they don't really believe in homework (or actually enforcing it for a grade). They do come home with one math worksheet, but the problem there is it's common core, no examples or books to use at home or for parents. We had to ask the teacher for a text book just to help our child, otherwise we were completely in the dark. They have no specific reading curriculum, other then reading at home or quiet reading times at school. No comprehension testing, no home projects. Lots of behavioral problems, and for some reason they believe in doing things with love instead of the punishment necessary. Tried to get involved and the teachers had no idea what to give me to help. Overall, extremely disappointed academically.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2014

I am from a family of teachers and administrators. When we move to the area to enroll my daughter it took some time waiting in the office to fill out paperwork. During those few minutes I was lucky to get to see the principal of Clark in action. He was dealing with an issue respectfully with the teachers as well as with the students. I believe schools are great from the top-down, and this one has a great principal. My daughters teacher is young for a teacher. She is clearly trained and managed well. She is a good teacher learning to be a great teacher. When I am waiting in the pickup line, I can often see a fourth or fifth grade teachers class let out at the front of the school it looks like all of the children want to say good-bye to him. The man looks tired, but I noticed that he still takes the time to greet all of the parents individually. Even after the children have gotten in their cars they are eager to say goodbye again to this teacher. We also moved here from a prestigious private school overseas, but my daughter is much more excited about learning at Clark. I recommend Clark highly.
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2013

My son is in Clark Elementary First Grade. He loves the school and the way of teaching. It has been pleasure to be in that school.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2013

We were rezoned to Clark and I can not say enough good things about this school. The principal is outstanding. Very hands-on and involved in all classroom and student activities. The teachers are super friendly and professional. Very impressed with this school and the staff!
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2013

My son started K this year and we are very pleased for now. They have small size classes, very enthusiastic teachers and a professional and active principal.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2013

Clark Elementary school is like home for my son. One suggestion I have is to change the Maths syllabus :) . It would be good to include more activities in maths. I have refered Clark for many of my friends.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2012

Clark Elementary has surpassed all my expectations. My son moved to Clark from a prestigious private academy and I feel the education in the Clark Science Tech program is superior to the private program he was previously in. His teachers are enthusiastic and talented educators--I appreciate their communication regarding my son's progress. They keep me well informed on his accomplishments and opportunities along with educational tips I can use at home to supplement his learning. The administrative staff is warm and helpful and the Principal is a caring and inspiring woman. The deserve a standing applause in my opinion.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2010

We love the small class sizes, and the fact that the school is small enough that the staff greets all the kids by their name.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2010

racism and discrimination. The parents want help but some people there don't want any one supervising waht is happening inside with details. The behaivor with not american parents is very discriminating in Clark Elementary, specially administrative staff. I think they like show their against and power with some parents and they want make feel inferior. Some workers are amazing but not all.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2010

I love this school and my daughter is in K. the reading program in the full day K is great. She now reads 5th grd level and most of the kids are up there with her. Parents are great as well and give their best to all the kids. The PTA always make sure everybody is taken care of