Neely O Brien Elementary School

6300 South 236th Street

School District

Kent
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 23, 2024

All staff are friendly and kind.I see that they are trying their best to create a safe and positive environment for all kids and their families.
Submitted by other on January 24, 2022

I was a student teacher in Neely O'Brian Elementary during the 21-22 school year. In my time at this school I saw incredible leadership and communication between staff. The new principle and assistant principle are amazing. They foster a true sense of connection that lends to the feeling that I was in a very supportive family. I've been working in elementary schools for several years and can say that a school's positive atmosphere has to start from the top, which it definitely does at this school.
Submitted by other on May 05, 2021

I spent 2 years at Neely O'Brien Elementary, and I did NOT like it. First, the kids there are violent, rude, they swear and it's utterly ridiculous. They get away with it and I once saw a kid in my class hold up the middle finger to my teacher when she turned her back in front of the whole class. The kids there have no respect or manners. Some kids there were really lovely and work really hard, and the teachers are brilliant. I do NOT recommend this school. You're child will learn bad things from other classmates.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2018

horrible. my kids describes it as violent.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2017

My nephew barely has had a consistent teacher this year and I feel the academic level should be well above where they are currently. I think the kids run the school here.
Submitted by other on September 02, 2016

The school would be better if they had higher expectations and a discipline system that worked.Failure to providing a richer curriculum in STEM has had consequences. While students who have academic gaps receive assistance, the ones who are at or above grade level are not being challenged to their full capacity. The favoritism in choosing only certain students to participate in after school programs like robotics is Incredible. As a father of a 5th Grader I wish you could pay and see the potential in more students.Promote Science, Encourage the Love for Math, develop critical thinking in them instead of "just meeting expectations". Let them be kids yet... Make teaching Exciting.Kids must be Excited or at least looking forward to learning not bored.I am hoping this year be a Fantastic Year with the new Administrators.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2016

I love this school, the teachers are dedicated and my daughter like participate in school activities. I like the fact the kids are having computer in their class and have a new principal. I would like to see more parents involved in the school.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

I love the fact that teachers and most importantly the principle Mr.Regnart and his staffs are actively involve and proactive in and around classrooms. Teachers are approachable and dedicated academic perfection. On the other hand, Neely Obrien elementary is overcrowded with too many students and not enough space. During recess, all students are forced to stay outside despite the weather.
Submitted by other on April 08, 2014

every body at this school loves you for who you are the principle is so caring and the teachers
Submitted by other on June 17, 2011

My daughter went to Neely-O'brien for K/1st grades. Her Kindergarten experince was ok for her, not so much for me. The teachers (she had 2 K teachers) were not very approachable. Now my granddaughter is in 1st gr there and her teacher is horrid. Her K teachers were fabulous and always praising Kaia. Her first grade teacher is so inappropriate. Once Kaia did her homework incorrectly and Ms. Young made her stay in from recess and redo it. When Kaia started to cry, Ms. Young said, "Stop crying and get your work done." Just this week Kaia forgot her folder and Ms. Young made her sit against the wall for both recesses and she did not get to be active. I was livid and I called and left Ms. Young a message to leave my g'daughter alone and NEVER make her sit against the wall and lose 2 recesses again. She is only 7 yrs old. My goodness!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2011

This is my daughter's second year here. I like the school very much. I'm happy my daughter is attending here and look forward to a great next year.
Submitted by other on November 19, 2010

I absolutly hated this school. I used to really like this school when it had the male principle but when that women came the school became horrible I don't know about this one now. I go to Mill Creek MS now so i went last year but the principle then was just horrible. I went to the office once and I overheard her saying "I believe everyone deserve consequences." if you want your child to get sick this is the place to go. When I went there if it wasn't pouring you still had to go to recess. If it was raining outside you HAD to play. They have a undercover surronding the school and my friends and I got in truoble for being undeer there while it was raining. Your not aloud to just stand there during recess you have to be doing somethings. I just think you don't have much choice here. The teachers just force you into doing everything I hated it here with that female principle
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2010

I'm not sure my son starts tomorrow here . He is excited to go back to school . But when I registerd him they were very nice and inviting .
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