Laura B Negley Elementary School

5940 McNaughton

School District

Hays Consolidated Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 09, 2019

Amazed at the quality of education my children are receiving both in and out of the classroom. The teachers care about their students and help them excel.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2018

My daughter has been to two other elementary schools before moving to Negley, and they do not even compare. The Negley staff is so wonderful and welcoming. The teachers are invested in helping their students reach their potential. Even the janitors go above and beyond to help the children and make us parents feel welcomed.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2017

We moved from out of state and I did some research prior to coming here on all the elementary schools. I'm so glad we came here!! Negley has exceeding our expectations. I have a kinder and 1st grader and they LOVE it here. Mrs. Sparks is the best kindergarten teacher we could ever ask for. Both of my kids have loved the extracurricular programs and after school clubs. Running Club and Art Club was the highlight of their week. Fantastic staff who allow parental involvement in the classroom. Definitely recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2016

I am very impressed by this community school. My son attended here long ago when it first opened and it seems as though the school just gets better and better. My daughter is currently attending Negley and I have to say that the staff, and administration has always been very supportive. If I have an issue to discuss, I call the school directly. I've met with teachers and administration a number of times. AND although we don't always agree I have to remind myself that I am just one parent. AND I don't know what goes on behind the scenes. I trust that the campus is doing what is right for kids and what is in the kids' best interest. I love the morning assemblies, although I know that the school has gotten flack from other parents about them.... they are a great time for students to interact and get the same message. I know my daughter remembers those messages as opposed to the ones that were done over the intercom in class... she couldn't remember anything because they had started morning work. I also think teachers need that extra time to work and get ready for the day. Other schools either don't open until 7:20 or they make kids sit in the halls waiting or in the gym anyway, so why not start the day with an assembly! This is a very welcoming campus. With the rise in safety issues in our world the campus has had to crack down on policies- but also has to balance allowing families to visit classes, lunch etc... they have done an excellent job of making a school feel both safe and welcoming. I love this campus-
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2016

My daughter attended Nelgey from K - 2nd and those first two years were wonderful! The teachers were amazing, the front of the house office staff were ones you could count on, and the parent involvement was wonderfully overwhelming :) All of that is still very true as of today and the only exception is the new principal. I understand it must be hard to come in and take the reins but, changing too much so quickly within such a tight knit community isn't always the best plan of action. The parental and community involvement should have been continued to be welcomed with open arms! We, as parents, should feel we can continue to speak our mind to our school officials when we see fit. Educating our next generation should continue to be a joint effort of both the school staff and the parents at home. Let us enjoy and praise our children's accomplishments during awards ceremonies and enjoy those times we come to eat lunch with them! Anyways, I moved to the neighborhood after researching which elementary school was the best in the area and Negley is BY FAR THE BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KYLE!!!
Submitted by other on February 27, 2016

Negley has had its ups and downs. In 2015 it has gone down. Teacher attitudes have been very adversarial against the parents who have supported them. Not all teachers are this way until you get to the highest grade level. The front office staff is rude and temperamental. Academically there are definitive lines draw between the haves and have nots. In the higher grades if your child is one who flies under the radar they will be ignored. I wish I could say better things about this school because I know there are wonderful teachers who work hard and really help the kids but it is sad to see the administrative side of the school derail the good.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

Negley is a wonderful school. When we moved we looked for a neighborhood that would allow our daughter to attend a good school. After researching Negley we were impressed so we chose a neighborhood within its area. We have not been disappointed. The teachers she has had have worked new curriculum into their daily teaching so that my child would not lose interest. They took the time that they weren't required to take because they care. We love the teachers and staff and we are so glad we moved here.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2013

Parent involvement is high with fundraising events and a specific grade level event/ performance, but not within the classroom. The quality of teachers is POOR. My children have attended this school since Kindergarten and have continually slipped through the cracks academically. They are not part of any at-risk sub-pop, nor learning disabled, but have never made adequate yearly progress according to the State. When I have made attempts to contact their teachers to understand my childrens' specific needs, there is no response. Where is the state mandated compensatory education? How are students selected to receive support? When does the support take place? How are the teachers being monitored, shown support (high number of beginning teachers), and held accountable for student growth? Every student is capable of learning. It's not like this school is lacking funds or resources. When are the teachers going to start teaching?
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2013

Negley Elementary is a great school when you are looking at education. However, education is not the only thing I look for in a school. With in the last five months my daughter has come home 3 times with lice. I have tried to reach out to parents and teachers to get the lice infestation under control but everyone seems to keep ignoring the problem. My daughter is sensitive and goes into total crying meltdown when we discover the lice and its just a nightmare. After the meltdowns, lice shampoo, loads of laundry, and the expensive tea tree oil shampoo, it amounts to a whole lot of money, time, and waste with no peace of mind because I will probably have to do it all again next month. I am asking the school to please help get this issue under control for the health of all the students and staff at Negley Elementary.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2010

Teachers are absolutely wonderful, professional and caring. I like their security system, kids are safe.