Suder Elementary School

1400 Lake Jodeco Road

School District

Clayton County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 30, 2025

I think this is the most med school I have ever seen it's okay but the teaching needs to be upgraded.. Remember I'm a kid. Thank you for your time..
Submitted by other on March 12, 2019

Terrible I am looking to homeschool after this experience.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2018

This is a pathetically ineffective school and I'm concerned when my son goes to a school with experienced teachers that he will be able to fit in. We have no choice where to send our kids to school, but if it were not for the fact that my wife and I are college educated and help out son with homework every night, he would be dumb as a box of rocks.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2018

This school is NOT a good school. They stand in violation of so many policies the state needs to do an internal audit and investigation.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2017

I attended Suder as a child and my children have attended and one still attends Suder, so far it really just depends on which teachers your child gets. Some don't seem like they care about the children at all and only about the final test scores. Others try to nurture each student's learning style and take in to account their strengths and weaknesses. Staying involved and putting your foot down when you feel like they aren't listening to your children's needs is a must with this school or they'll try to run all over you as a parent.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2017

Very political most of the teachers and staff are unfair to the white children due to politics going on outside of school. They treat kids different because of race.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2017

Main office administration are very rude and disrespectful. My daughter came home crying yesterday. She stated the ladies in the main office said her mother was stupid, crazy and ignorant in front of her. Now they can say whatever they want about me but to say all that in front of a minor my child shows me they don't care about my child or me... My daughters have been attending that school since kdg. One is in the 4 and one is in the 5th grade. They both have perfect attendance
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2015

My children attended school here in the 90's. Now my grandchildren attend. I moved away from the area but the reason the children stay in the area is because they like the school system. They are in a nurturing environment and feel encouraged to continue with the tools they will need to thrive.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

I have a 5th and 8th grader at Suder and I love it. Although the school is growing each year it doesn't feel that way because the staff know all the students. The teachers are personable and professional. The curriculum is becoming more rigorous with each grade change and enough programs to keep the students interested. Excited about the new school year!!
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2013

I am no longer at Suder but my boys have gone there since the 1st Grade. I had nothing but a great experience while I was there. As another previously stated, it also makes a big difference when you are involved with the school. I worked a full-time job, but I always participated in everything at the school. Parental Involvement is the key...I hear it from the teachers all of the time. This is a real parent with real words and not from the faculty.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2013

i don't like how they don't make sure that the students that don't learn as fast as others learn their work. i witnessed a kindergarten class one day. i went to visit and the ones that were slower than the others didn't get any help. and i don't like how they talk to the children. they act like they don't want to teach them. if i had not helped a few students with their work they would have never gotten it done. they just overlooked them. and my fifth grader wasn't turning in her homework and wasn't getting her class work done and we were not even notified about this. The second grader was getting a little more help but it was only at the end of the school year.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2012

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!! My youngest two daughters went here when we lived in busing distance. Now that we live in Riverdale I still make the drive and go out my way to make sure that my youngest still makes it to this school. I think that some of the ratings that are on here are from parents that wanted one-on-one like their child is the only one there but I think that the teachers are doing a wonderful job. I have dealt with the administration several times and they are great to work with. The front office is on top of making sure that all the children don't just go home with anyone. It may annoy at times but it is for safety and I for one appreciate it. Thank you Suder!!!!
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2012

GET WHOLE PICTURE!! I have a 5th grader at Suder. He's been there since 2nd grade. I was shocked when I saw the rating!! I don't think it does Suder any justice either. Let me say that PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT is everything. I am involved and other than some minor typical student-issues (talking and clowning around), we haven't had any major issues. I do know how committed the Administration is to truly helping each student succeed. Suder has the lowest turnover rate among teachers in Clayton. So that, to me, speak volumes, to the admin. Parental involvement can make or break a school. Is it perfect, NO, but no school is, or will ever be.It saddens me when I see parents, sitting on the sideline until issues come up. So parents, remember YOU HAVE THE LARGEST PART IN THE SUCCESS OF YOUR CHILD. Get involved and support your child and school staff.
Submitted by parent on July 20, 2011

Suder is a terrible school, and I believe these ratings are coming from staff members. The students at this school receive lack of school activities, trips, educated teachers, and they allow minimum parental involvement. Principal and Assistant principal really show no concern for the students or parents, just a pay check to them. They have a terrible man in the main office that is very sarcastic and quick to argue.......Basically the school should be shut down..Everyone that I know has complained about this school so these ratings are impossible.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2011

EXCELLENT SCHOOL ON MAKING SURE YOUR CHILD IS UP TO STANDARDS OR NOT. IF NOT, THEY WILL WORK WITH YOUR CHILD. HELP YOUR CHILD ON BEHAVIOR AND ARE PASSIOATE WITH THEM. MY 7 YEAR OLD LOVES SUDER AND KNOWS ALMOST HALF THE TEACHERS THERE. TALK ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS WITH YOUR CHILD IS PAST EXCELLENT. MY CHILDS LOVES ALL TEACHERS THERE AND EVEN THE PRINCIPAL. I AM VERY PLEASE WITH SUDER MY SELF. THE RATINGS SHOULD BE MUCH MUCH MORE!
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2011

I have had a great experience at Suder, I have 2 special needs children, and Suder has been great about accomodating and helping them. I believe that Suder deserves a much higher rating than it has received in the past.
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