Manchester Park Elementary School

9810 Prairie Creek Road

School District

Olathe
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 05, 2017

Wonderful, caring faculty. Great parent support and community feel. High standards for learning.
Submitted by other on April 17, 2014

Excellent learning environment...great teachers...great students...The kids are line up...walk together...are eager to learn. The Olathe School system is a great school district.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2014

In my opinion, the teachers in this school are very good. If only the same could be said about the school principal. I recommend that prospective parents and students do a search for New Leadership at Manchester Park Elementary on the Change dot org website to see what others have to say about the school and its administrator.
Submitted by other on January 27, 2014

My grandchildren go to Manchester Park Elementary and have wonderful caring teachers and excel in all classes. My grandson recently received a 100% on his state assessment test and has been encouraged to participate in the Math Wings Program...his team of 3 has won the regional contest. I have been there for Grandparent's Day and all of the children are very well mannered, and polite and listen to their teachers.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2012

We have children that attended Manchester Park for several years.The principal,Mrs.Degroot, makes even Joan Crawford look warm and fuzzy. She is unapproachable,militant and resistant to any parental input. The office staff is downright RUDE! They could all use a good dose of Manners 101. My son was BULLIED everyday at recess and NOTHING was done about it. We had NUMEROUS talks about this and were told it would be handled and it never was. The teachers we experienced ran their classes like a boot camp dictating lessons with a sharp,firm intent devoid of any emotion or praise. My children were filled with anxiety to the point of tears over the need for perfection these "teachers" expect. If you want to be disregarded,disrespected,and worry constantly about the safety and security of your child's learning environment,then Manchester Park is the perfect fit for you. This school is run with an iron fist and the staff utilizes that fear based method as a means for results. By the way,get your checkbook ready..The staff plays favorites to families who FINANCIALLY contribute to the school. So,good luck parents and good riddance Manchester Park.You should be ASHAMED of yourself.
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2012

This school has so many bullies i dont even send my child to school anymore! My child is going on to Middle School next year and im thinking of moving. My real estate agent said I should try somewhere northern from Kansas. I have made a big mistake moving here I was living in Virginia but my dad has gotten ill but he has finally decided to come live with me so I am moving back great schools are up there and the school serves nasty food the bathrooms smell like pigs and the staf and teachers are downright RUDE!
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2010

My 3yr son is doing very well in school, thanks for the school's excellent teachers and programs, like State-sponsored Enrichment Program for gifted kids. I feel so glad that our house is very close to the school. Much thanks to the Principal and teachers for doing a tremendous job.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2010

A very, very good school. I have 2 kids who have attended MP since kindergarten (oldest is in 4th). We've only had 1 teacher that I've felt was sub-par, and a couple that have been truly great. Mrs. DeGroot knows all the kids, and many of the parents. She runs the place with tight reins, which is needed, or some of the well-meaning parents would likely try to take over! My 2 boys LOVE school, cry on the last day, and look forward to going back at the end of the summer.
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2010

My son has gone to Manchester Park since K (he is in 5th grade now) and I have watched it grow in only positive ways. The principal Mrs. DeGroot runs the school like a private school in my opinion (in a positive way). Although it is a larger elementary school, she knows all the children by name and most, if not all the parents as well. Every teacher my children has had has been fair, caring and communicated well with me as a parent. When your children actually wake up and are excited to go to school, I consider it a sign that they must be doing something right!
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