Friendship Elementary School

5400 SHIVER RD

School District

Keller Independent
Grade

PK, K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 07, 2023

Unable or unwilling to accommodate children with disabilities. Refusal to follow 504 plans, argumentative teachers. Refuse to communicate. Withhold information and grades. Very poor performing and very low expectations of student body. High focus on limited English proficiency and dyslexia, while everything else is essentially ignored, glossed over. We were lied to for years about our child’s placement and told she didn’t qualify for an IEP, which was not only untrue, it was not legal. Principal is Teflon - refuses all accountability for theirs or others’ actions. Blames and finger-points to shift the focus of self. Our community deserves so much better. Our kids deserve so much better. It is shocking how long these behaviors have been allowed to continue, even when Dr. Westfall, HR, and legal counsel are aware.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2018

We absolutely love this school and the entire staff. My daughter is excited to go to school every day.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2017

Both my kids went here and had a positive experience. The staff is genuinely caring and dedicated, and there is a lot of parent involvement.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2015

We love Friendship Elementary School! It really embodies the name "Friendship." All of the teachers really care about every student, the office staff is fantastic, the counselor Ms. Cowan is a dream come true for ANY school. There is such a feeling of community here!
Submitted by other on December 26, 2014

Love it the teachers are nice and don't sas the parents love this school good teachers.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2014

This school is the classic case of the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing. Communication among teachers, administration and communication to the parents definitely needs to be improved. I have also seen a teacher yelling at her students and another teacher be condescending towards her students. If you are looking for a home in the friendship elementary zone I would definitely look elsewhere. If you want your child to receive a good education in a good environment then this is not the place for you.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2013

changed over from a different district because keller is suppose to be one of the best, I am highly disappointed we just bought our house in june and are regretfully selling to move schools my child did not have any problems last year and now everyday it seems to have some sort of problem my child is not an angel by any means but i do know my child is not this disorderly my main issue is, is my child getting the best education and being taught to the best stength my son came to the school ahead of his classs i have spent alot of time and money making sure he can learn everything to his ability and i can tell you this is not the school that is going to excel them i am not saying all kisd schools my only experience is with friendship elem.
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2013

So far I love this school. The staff seem so friendly and helpul, my daughter loves going to school and comes home so happy. Mrs. Hayslip does an amazing job with her class and is the perfect teacher for my daughter. I hope the school continues on this path of greatness. Thank you!
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2013

We moved to Friendship from an out of state school in 2nd grade, and although it was a bit of a culture shock, my daughter quickly made friends. Her teachers were very supportive and encouraging. The staff has always been friendly and very approachable. I am so happy that there is a strong community within the school and so many parents involved in the children's education and activities. Great School. I don't know why it is rated at a 4. I would rate it an 8.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2013

Friendship is an amazing school! My son attends and I could not have asked for a better school experience for him. This year has proven that David Rische supports and encourages both his staff and parents...I can feel it when I walk into the building. I have been in public education for 12 years and Friendship is one of the most caring and supportive environments I have been in! Certainately the difference is the new principal and assistant principal.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2013

Unfortunaltey Mrs Bronwyn moved to Hillwood Middle. Many of ther old students will be seeing her again. I agree she does play favorites. The office staff does lack in politeness. We did have some great and caring teachers at FES. ALL the KISD schools need to reevaluate the no busing. traffic is a nightmare at ALL the schools. the city & district could care less about student safety in reguards to walkers or parents who do not follow traffic rules. Stay away from the PTA. they are a bunch of housewives with little to do but gossip and drink.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2012

My child has attended this school for 3 years. I have a very high opinion of the teachers here. They are caring and helpful for the most part. My opinion of the principal is not so high, she seems aloof and definitely plays favorites with her own child and other KISD employees' children. It's aways obvious when they are in the same classes together..and featured on video and the school website. Sad :( This is the principals last year and I am excited for a new principal. The VP is pretty stone faced and has never spoken to me personally in the hallways, and I am at the school frequently as a room parent. The office staff could also improve their people skills in my opinion as well. Being the first thing a parent sees when visiting their child's school should be a positive experience. Like I said, I am impressed with the teachers, not so much w/ the admin & the best news all year is that the current principal is leaving. Hopefully with her leaving the teachers will be able to improve the campus and test scores under new leadership!
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2011

The principal and counselor at this school are the best Ive ever seen. The teachers are very good about making sure yuor child is ready for the next grade.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2011

It is a really great school. I am so happy to be a Friendship dad and a Watch D.O.G.S.