South Whidbey Elementary

5380 Maxwelton Road

School District

South Whidbey
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

School Map for South Whidbey School District

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 10, 2021

older facilities, but a great school with really nice people
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2013

I have twins in K & a 2nd grader here. Over the last 2.5 years I will say there have a been a lot of changes. The staff has suffered through 2 schools merging as well as massive budget cuts and lay offs. Even though the district had to cut the formal art program the PTA has picked up tthe slack with their art docent program as well as the artist in residence program that gets local artists int he classroom. They have also made a huge effort to to increase physical education. They have had to get rid of morning recess but have extended lunch recess which now includes PE by grades one day a week were they play games & just keep moving. The staff has also been a big supporter of helping the kids make the school 'go green'. We do have an new principal this year & honestly he has been amazing so far. Not only does the staff like him, but the kids seem to really like and respect him too. Their leader in me program is also awesome. Not sure why the school rating is so low still as test stores have increased past many of the 7 & 8 schools in the area. I will say some extracurricular actives aren't cheap, the but I wouldn't want my kids going anywhere else!
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2012

I have a K and 2nd grader here, and one of the reasons for our relocation here was the quality of both the facilities and involved, smart, passionate teachers. I am constantly surprised and pleased at the level and content of the curriculum. We have a new Principal this year, so it is early to report on that, but I am delighted and secure as a parent that SWES is taking exceptional care of my children.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2010

Even though we are a small community and with all the cut backs in our district, are kids still get a competative education and I would like that to continue.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2010

Even though we are down on enrollment and the budget is suffering greatly, the quality of education provided there is still OUTSTANDING!
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2008

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