Farragut Primary School

509 North Campbell Station RD

Knoxville, TN 37922

15 Reviews

School District

Knox County
Grade

PK, K-3
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on June 20, 2022

Wonderful school. They care about the children. Very high standards for the children. They focus solely on learning academia. Teachers work hard and my children love the school.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2018

Although it is true the school is slightly crowded, we’ve found it worthwhile to seek out the Farragut school system for our children. I have a son at this school and daughter at the intermediate school- between the two we have had spectacular teachers 5/6 times. With such a large school I would expect there to be a wide variety of skill/motivation levels that may or may not “jive” with your child. We are thrilled that our son, who has shown little interest in school, reading especially, is now thriving with a teacher that truly inspires him daily. It only takes one, and with Farragut schools you are highly likely to find teachers who truly care for your child. Class sizes remain fairly small, our experience is between 17-21 children per class with a teaching assistant for classes that end up having a few more kids. Overall our experience has been as expected so far and we are certainly glad we were able to buy a home in this school district.
Submitted by parent on December 26, 2016

This school is terribly overcrowded. There is little to no communication between faculty and parents. Teachers here care more about test scores than actually instructing students, they teach to test not to succeed or retain. My child was thriving at our previous school and here it is the opposite. The kids here are terribly behaved and there is no control in the classroom. This serves as a severe distraction to kids that actually want to learn. I sincerely hope that the intermediate school is a better experience or I will seek to transfer my child.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2016

This school is a joke. Worst experience ever. Everyone acts so entitled. If you want your kid to end up being a good person this is not the school for you. First grade my son had the WORST teacher ever. Do yourself a favor and get your kid in a school with some diversity. This might as well be a private school.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2015

My Son attended FPS kindergarten and first grade, most awful experience! The teachers act like they want your child to succeed, but if your child has a learning disability or ADHD they don't seek interventions, instead want to hold your child back a year. I'm so glad I changed my Son schools, interventions are in place now, and my Son is getting caught up not thanks to Farragut Primary.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2015

Both of my children attended FPS, Kindergarten thru 2nd grade. It was a wonderful experience for my children and for me, as a parent. The teachers were very caring and provided a good academic base for the kids. The negative that I have is the school is too large and they don't do a good job of ensuring that there are students in your children's class from the previous year. It makes the children's experience so much better and the transition to a new grade so much easier if they have a familiar face they recognize.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2014

I was not impressed with my son's teacher. But there are too many students and they could not switch him. We had a major problem this year and the teacher blew me off.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2014

FPS is a remarkable school! The principals, teachers and staff make the school environment a fun place to be. My son is in 2nd grade with Mrs. Webster. She is highly creative, challenges all students, encourages parent and grandparent volunteers to help in the classroom and is very loving with the children. She has high expectations for all children and creates a positive, comfortable learning environment. Her assignments are meaningful to the students and she connects what they learn to their lives. She was Tennessee Teacher of the Year in 2002, and it is obvious why she earned this award. She has been a blessing to my son this year.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2013

I am not very happy with the staff answering the phone anytime I may call about my child. They are not helpful, and rush the conversation. I am a very laid back individual and they care more about the teachers than the students at this school! "Teachers Union" I am looking to transfer my child!
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2013

My don is entering second grade at FPS, and I can't say enough great things! The speech department is amazing, he was corrected in 2 months, the guidance counselor is so passionate about her job, and all of the teachers truly care and want to be there! There is plenty of help and parent volunteers, so, although the school is a bit crowded, our son has never felt left out. This experience has been so great, I hope it continues for our other child.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2012

This is one of the best if not the best primary school in east Tennessee. I have a 5 year old son who started Kindergarten this year. His teach Mrs. Proffitt is sought-after and the few times I've met her and her aid, Ms Wagle, I've been very impressed with their outgoing nature and eager to dive right into getting to know the kids. My son's first day was today and he was all smiles from the time I dropped him off until the time my wife picked him up. Add a first-rate staff, highly trained and experienced new principal and assistant principal and you have the best primary school you could ever hope to send your children to. I have two younger sons who have yet to start school and I can't wait for them to start Kindergarten at FPS. We can't hide our dolphin pride!
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2012

Wonderful School. My son is currently going to this school as a Kindergartener. We have just moved to the area from another part of Tennessee. He was not getting challenged enough at his other school and was getting bored. So I checked the school scores before enrolling him in a public school in Knoxville. By far Farragut schools scored better than most schools in the same area of West Knoxville. He is doing great and loves his teacher(Mrs. Proffitt) she is a great teacher and pays great attention to her kids and works with them in all areas. He is in Kindergarten and doing great in addition and fractions. Reading is awesome too. We are looking forward to his first grade year at this school.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2010

My child will be in Second Grade this fall. We hope she gets a really good teacher. Her Kindergarden Teacher was wonderful, 1st Grade was a big disappointment. Homework almost every night was a bit overwhelming.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2008

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