Pioneer Park Elementary School

Reviews

• Submitted by other on October 18, 2024
  Our PTO organization is the best in the city. Teachers maintain open communication with parents. Students are encouraged to participate in after school clubs and sports. Leadership in this school is second to none; Mrs. Short has done amazing things at Pioneer Park. Overall, this is a good place to be.
• Submitted by parent on October 17, 2024
  Pioneer park is a great elementary school. They care about the safety and education of their students. Communication between staff and parents is great. I’ve always been able to discuss an issue or concern I had through the rooms app and would always receive a response in a timely manner.
• Submitted by parent on September 06, 2024
  This school is improving under the new principal but still has a ways to go. The school has a major bullying issue and the classrooms are riddled with behavior issues that aren’t addressed. The behavior issues severely impact the learning environment and teachers spend a majority of the day correcting kids instead of teaching. The parents are overall awful and have spawned children just as awful as them which makes wanting to participate difficult. Kids pick on and exclude children with differences of who don’t have “name brand” items. Kids are severely behind educationally, seriously 4th graders who can’t read or understand basic math. The teachers are trying and I feel they are doing a good job but with little support it makes it challenging. Their special ed department is amazing but I believe it’s being overrun with children who should/would be capable if their parents did their job at home! Overall, I highly recommend finding a different school. My children will not returning next year!
• Submitted by parent on August 23, 2023
  Teachers yell and scream at kids at this school. Kids are forced to sit and be quiet all day except a 20 min recess. They pulled their sped program. LPS in general doesn’t want or encourage parental involvement and prefers you pick your child up in pick up line so that you don’t go in the school. Learning is predominantly done on iPads and with YouTube. There’s major behavioral issues in the classroom that aren’t handled or handled well. Issues like desk being thrown by children and screaming at cussing.
• Submitted by parent on November 20, 2020
  The teachers at Pioneer Park really care about the children. They diligently work to ensure academic success while simultaneously looking after social and emotional health of their students. This year, 2020, has been challenging for everyone but this staff has handled the challenges with grace and common sense.
• Submitted by parent on January 14, 2019
  It's great. They have worked really well with my kid, who had ADHD and an IEP.
• Submitted by other on August 02, 2016
  Pioneer Park Elementary is an excellent school! The teacher's are very caring and help the children however possible. The school has a great PTA and Booster club tha are very involved in the school. There are always volunteer opportunities to help out (but only if you want too). Great experience overall!
• Submitted by parent on August 02, 2016
  We had a very positive experience for 2015/2016 school year. Ms. Greenlee was a great principal with true leadership skills. She lead by example and is well liked by the teachers, staff, parents and students. The PTA is very involved in the school. They also have a supportive booster club offering most sports to the students. My son and niece both had Ms. Westbrook and she was an incredible teacher. You could tell she truly cared about the kids and worked with each to guide them through 1st grade. Personally she sparked an interest in reading that my son hadn't had yet making it fun for him and not a chore. He enjoyed his year with her and we are looking forward to the next school year there.
• Submitted by teacher on May 24, 2016
  Mrs. Greenlee has been a wonderful principal for our kids. She is highly respected among the students, parents, staff and faculty. We couldn't have asked for more!
• Submitted by parent on May 19, 2016
  Our child had an amazing teacher! She was very open, communicated well and addressed any concerns or needs we had efficiently and effectively.
• Submitted by teacher on May 13, 2016
  PIoneer Park's faculty works each day to instill a love of learning in their students. The school has a safe and caring environment that allows students to take risks and be successful learners.
• Submitted by teacher on May 11, 2016
  This school has great teachers and staff. Feels like a family. Good communication with parents.
• Submitted by teacher on May 11, 2016
  Pioneer Park has a very strong PTA, intelligent and compassionate teachers, and a fabulous leader in Mrs. Greenley.
• Submitted by teacher on May 11, 2016
  The teachers and staff work together to make the elementary grades a positive and successful experience for the students of Pioneer Park. My children went to school here and I am a teacher. Panthers rock!!
• Submitted by teacher on May 11, 2016
  great school i love it and all of the teachers. love the principal too. great school.
• Submitted by other on May 11, 2016
  Pioneer Park is a family, the teachers are very informed and they care about the children.
• Submitted by parent on March 04, 2016
  My son with Down Syndrome is progressing substantially since starting at this school. His teacher cares about his progress.
• Submitted by parent on May 20, 2015
  My son has been at Pioneer Park since he was in Kindergarten and is now in 3rd grade, headed to 4th in August! The staff is wonderful!!
• Submitted by parent on April 15, 2015
  Pioneer Park is an AMAZING school with great teachers and staff. The teachers go above and beyond for students! My son has attended Pioneer Park for 3 years and he loves it! His kindergarten teacher was amazing and treated him like he was her own, his T-1 teacher last year was wonderful, and his 1st grade teacher this year is AWESOME! We LOVE being Pioneer Park Panthers! The teachers, staff, and principal are all amazing!
• Submitted by parent on April 16, 2014
  Pioneer Park is a wonderful school. My son completed K-5th grade there and my daughter is a 2nd grader this year. The teachers, Principal and staff are all dedicated to the success of the students and greatly encourage parent involvement. The students receive a great education at Pioneer Park as evidenced by more students from Pioneer Park that go on to Make the Principals honor roll at the middle school level than from any other east side school. The school also focuses on the 8 great expectations which teach/model appropriate behavior on a daily bases to the kids. I can't say enough positive things about Pioneer Park Elementary and it's staff!!!

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