Marshall C Darnell Elementary School

9480 West Tropical Parkway

School District

Clark County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 20, 2024

First of all this school does not do anything with bullying a kid could be getting bullied and they would do nothing about it. its actually crazy how the lessons are absolutely boring in our map testing most of the kids went down in reading and up in math even the smartest people I know went down in reading but up in math. it absolutely stinks in there. Fast forward to last year there were ANTS in a girls school lunch. A few weeks ago a lunch day ran out the kitchen saying there was a spider in there? That is so unsanitary. Beware of the janitor he is absolutely disrespectful and mean. The highs are most of the teachers are really nice and the office Mrs.green. Such a sweetheart. Sometimes its really really fun on certain days. Sometimes the teachers actually teach and I just love all the 5th grade teachers so so so much.Sometimes they try there hardest to make things happen. Overall this school in alright.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2019

Exceptional staff! Teachers really care about the education of the students
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2019

Worst experience of my life!! I never thought this would happen to my black child smh never
Submitted by teacher on March 17, 2018

Darnell provides a strong learning experience while helping to build positive character traits.
Submitted by other on March 09, 2017

I've had 4 kids go to Darnell. We have had great, hard working teachers. The school does lack technology but we have nothing but praise for the teachers. My kids came home excited about what they were learning. We felt that the teachers were very approachable and got back to our family whenever a question was asked. Thanks for making school a great experience for our family!
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2017

This school needs to be investigated. My child doesn't feel safe going here, and I don't feel safe a lot of the time when I am picking up my child. My son often complains of bullying.I do not take my son to school to be abused by other people's kids. That's not my intention when I am dropping him off. And I will not tolerate it.When I try to pick my son up from school, the other parents are very abusive towards me, and I don't know any of these people. It's like they're mad at life. It's been a few instances where the other parents have tried to cause car accidents on purpose because they have road rage around the school. I have told the school about this, they don't do anything, beside superficially saying they will. I won't tolerate it any longer.Overall this school has a very racist vibe. My child isn't getting a proper education. I cannot wait to pull him out of this school.
Submitted by other on July 30, 2016

Both my kids attended this school. So far, teachers we got last year were great......but have seen how other teachers are (since I volunteered) and some yell, talk about their student (not good things) and they look annoyed! Issues with how they handle bullying are not properly handled! Staff in the front office are so rude and unprofessional, both principles are not involved as much. Like another parent review said, PTA has trouble involving parents........ I think it's their fault! They don't advertise the need, or the fun stuff, I signed up and was never called or sent anything at all! I was thinking it was because I was hispanic and they were all white! The events are not as excited and energetic as other schools. I think this school needs to be more involved with students, patents and more consciousness on what bullying is, at least to learn on how to prevent little incident in becoming bigger ones!.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2016

Great teachers, & a very patient and approachable principle! Daughter us gone here for two years and love the school!
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2015

Darnell has gone downhill the last two years. Teachers are leaving left and right because of issues with administration. My child lost their teacher midway through the school year two years in a row. They lack proper intervention for children who are struggling in a specific area. I can't wait until my children are zoned for another school. I loathe Darnell.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2014

Great school with great teachers.My kids were and are lucky to go there.Wouldn't have it any other way.Maybe some of the other problems I am reading about starts with parenting.
Submitted by parent on December 16, 2013

This school is a joke! My son went to a private school for kindergarten and first grade and got straight A's. He was doing third grade work in the first grade. Unfortunately I lost my job and we could no longer afford the private school anymore. I had to enroll him here and now he is barely passing! I wasn't quite sure why until today. I dropped my son off at safe key and on my way out of the parking lot was almost hit by two vehicles pulling in the exit, come to find out THEY WERE TEACHERS!!!!!! How can they teach our kids if they themselves can't read or follow rules!!!! THANK GOD this will be our last horrible experience at this joke of a school!!!!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

This is a great school. We came from Northern Virginia, where our daughter's school had traditionally rated 8-9 on greatschools.org. We have found Darnell elementary to be better in almost every way. First, our daughter has attended this school for 2 years now, and both of her teachers have been fantastic! They work with our daughter to ensure she's maximizing her potential every day. She has already tested for the Gifted program for next year. Most importantly, the teachers are recognized for performance, and everybody seems pretty motivated. The PTA has not been as effective this year as last, due to a change in personalities, but that could easily change back. Overall, we recommend this school strongly and are looking forward to another year.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2012

This school seemed good until recently. My 5th grader has seen and been witness to horrible bullying, and the administration does nothing. I am so happy she won't go there any more. The PTA is awesome and has made it extremely fun for the kids, unlike the staff/administration. Staff and parents are pitted against each other and the P, VP do nothing but sit back. The kids are just numbers and are bribed for good test scores. Sad place. Nothing will be getting better. Many teachers are leaving because of the lack of confidence in leadership (administration) and lack of concern for students.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2012

I feel that this school was good when we first started going here, 3 years ago. Now, the PTA is having a hard time getting any parent involvement, the front staff is rude, except for Sherry. You have to fight for everything there for special requests. It is a challenge to have your child looked at as something other than a test score! Teachers are not getting support they need and the school has no true rules with handling bullies.