Bullard Elementary School

3656 Old Stilesboro Road Northwest

School District

Cobb County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 03, 2024

Only gave this a one star because it's required, but this school should be listed on horribleschools.org. This is the worse school ever, and it shouldn't be shocking that previous post talk about racism and bullying, because it so TRUE. The lack of diversity is disgusting. Sad to see that this time in age our kids still have to deal with racism, and it's even worse that it comes from some teachers here and the leader of the school hides her hands as if she doesn't see anything. You were taught to turn the other cheek not ignore the reality of what you know is going on in this school. Counseling is a joke, but she sure knows how to lure your child into conversations that have nothing to do with counseling. Fake Fake Fake teachers disgusting school environment . Good to know that you are allowed to do school of choice because the district lines are a joke.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2024

I’m not sure where these bad ratings come from. My kids love this school. We’ve been here 2 years now & my kids are loving it… literally excited to go to school. There are many activities, great teachers, & the people in the front office are very helpful. There was an issue with the buses and the people who we were directed to speak with were awesome too. Even the bus drivers are awesome. The kids go on lots of field trips & there are a TON of activities at the school not only the children but for the families too. I am so happy we ended up at this school. My kids literally adore all their teachers. I have not interacted with the principal yet, but I have zero complaint about her so far. Not sure why so many people rate poorly…
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2023

My children have been at Bullard since kindergarten. Do not expect administration to be a “partner” with you as a parent. Do not expect a cordial and cooperative relationship that they expect and demand from you. They are quick to extend harsh punishments if you try to advocate for your child. If something happens to your child by one of their staff, expect to hear from CPS before you ever hear from administration. Absolutely abysmal and unacceptable.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2023

The administration is wonderful and very helpful. I recommend this elementary school. It's teachers are amazing.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2023

This has been the absolute most horrible school experience for my child. His teacher doesn't give homework, he's experienced bullying, including race-based bullying, and his behavior and confidence has been compromised because of it. Needless to say he is being removed from the school.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2023

My student had been at Bullard for 3 years and we love the teachers and progress that has been made. Many activities and very engaged staff and teachers! Thank you Bullard!! Highly recommended and Safe school!
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2021

My son started at Bullard in the first grade. He is now almost finished with third and the experience has been amazing. All of his teachers have been excellent and he has thrived. He has been in a co-taught classroom since day one and has come a long way in large part because of his teachers. Since there are always at least 2 teachers in his classroom they are able to give students that need help the additional support they ask for. Highly recommend Bullard!!!
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2020

My child is receiving not only a great education, but is also experiencing wonderful life lessons every day from the teachers/staff and even the numerous parent volunteers that spend their time at the school every day. There are at least 3-4 dozen dads that volunteer at Bullard every year, not to mention all the moms who volunteer as well. It's a great community culture if you are willing to give it a chance. I would personally rank this school a 9 out of 10.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2020

If I could I would go back 5 years so we could have been here my sons entire elementary experience.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2019

Overall I would like to see them offer more time with children that have learning disabilities. They just want to pass them. This is frustrating. The principal is rude and the office staff is clueless! Crazy clueless...like they don’t have a clue what is going on at the school. It’s kind of frightening. They are lazy. I want to scream ea h time I am in there. They know nothing about the base programs or even what room your child is in if they are attending. The ASP program is ran separate from the school. My daughter hates it. This school is getting more culturally diverse every year. Depends on if that’s a positive or negative for you but I’m not exactly sure why my child isn’t taught Spanish as a second language, when they will teach all the Spanish kids English all day long with my tax dollars. However no extra help for learning disabilities. Also no after school tutoring we can pay for because they said it causes arguments with the teachers regarding who will get the money. They also stated that it “wouldn’t be fair” to have a program that you pay for if not everyone could afford it. OMG. So who does This school care about??? Not the children that need it! It’s all politics.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2019

-10 out of 10. Do not expect to have any type of support or any pleasant experiences here.
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2019

I love this school. We moved to this area so our kids could go here specifically. The teachers are so amazing, specials teachers are awesome- cafeteria staff- everyone is wonderful. We couldn’t be happier with this school. Our kids are happy at Bullard and we feel they are getting such a great education at this school.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2018

Great school! I'm pleased by PTA and teachers/administrators. I truly feel this school has my child's best interest at heart!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2018

We have loved our experience at Bullard. Despite some possible disgruntled efforts by a small few, I have not seen unhappy parents or students in my experiences here. Parents are lined up around the block to get their kids here and as an educator in the district, I know for a fact that many teacher/parents CHOOSE Bullard for their students to attend because of the great leadership, organization and environment. I would do a bit more research than those few views. They are not representative of this great school and the leadership (AP AND PRINCIPAL) are easy to talk to and very responsive to any concerns. Last year's fall festival, for example, was a huge hit, and the principal was so down to earth and loved by everyone there. BTW, I'm also a "TARGET" teacher in the district and Bullard is lucky to have some of the most qualified and experienced lead gifted teachers within the district. You can't just talk your kid into the gifted program. The guidelines are set by the district.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2018

If your child is part of the "target" group then they will receive great exposure to many things. As for the rest of the students, they are left to the side with out any attention. BTW, it seems as though you have to be part of a secret society to find out how to sign your child up for this "target" group. My husband and I went to the school to speak with the principal to touch on the lack of communication and the school criteria, in better words lack of school criteria, and she was very defensive, close minded, with an attitude because we were expressing our concern with our child at her school. We gave suggestions based off of what a parent expects for their child. The principle, Patricia Moore, did not like our feedback and dismissed everything we said to her and told us that she will not change anything nor will she look into improving things are done in the school. To make an appointment with her, I had to call 3 times and go to the school once to schedule an appointment because she didn't want us, the parents, to waste her time. I have 3 children and I have never experienced anything like this before especially from a principle. They should always be willing to meet with parents. I guess she is trying to stay away from meeting with parents since she knows that it will not be a pleasant meeting. After our meeting, I now continue to receive phone calls, emails and notes letting me know that my child did something that they should not have done. My child never got into trouble before our meeting, this just shows me that they are going to pick on him until the school year is over. Thankfully, its his last year.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2018

The principal feels like it is okay to embarrass groups of students on loud speaker in the classroom and thinks it is effective to motivate them
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2017

The teachers at this school have been wonderful! The administration is awful. The principal is rude and arrogant- she is not friendly towards the students or parents. Every experience I have had with her in the 4 years my children have been there has been terrible. I really wish they would move her to a different school. Also, I am not sure about the 'social media' policy in Cobb County schools- but the teachers constantly post on social media and twitter throughout the day. In my opinion, they need to put down their phones and focus on teaching.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2017

Very poor experience due to the principal (Patrice Moore). She was rude and showed no compassion to the matter I was bringing to her attention regarding my child who was being mistreated by one of her staff members. My husband and I are seriously looking into private schools and pulling our child from this school.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2017

Poor due to the principal. She refused to let me to observe my struggling childs classroom for more than 10 mins to view important transitions times with 2 teacher class and has no compassion to help parents trying to be advocates for thier kids just defensive attitude.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2016

I have a daughter thats in fifth grade, she has been there since kindergarten , every year has been a great experience.