Northlake Elementary School

2210 Olympia Way

School District

Longview
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 31, 2023

My children have attended Northlake since they started going to school this last year.We decided not to have them attend school while COVID was a huge thing. This was a personal decision, and on the one hand, our children were met with real challenges in terms of "making up" for that lost time, which were a couple of years, both socially and academically.We chose Northlake because it was a relatively smaller school, and when we went to meet the administrators and some of the teachers, they all seemed to enjoy their jobs, and the school itself.We were not disappointed.Our children, who have had no "real" formal education, have flourished in Northlake. Our oldest needed some speical assistance, and was met with nothing but a "can-do" attitude. Since they have started public school, they have learned tons of practical skills and general knowledge. They have learned to read, and do mathematics, and while we assist them at home with these skills, it is their daily school experinces which have lent themselves to their flourishing. We couldnt be happier.There were also some issues with bullying and social awareness issues, like any school, and when we addressed the situation, we had nothing but consistent help from the educators and those in charge or recess or social engagements. While bullying is a serious concern for most parents, I will say that if there is an issue, if it's taken up with the school and the time is dedicated to remedying the situation with openness and working together, I believe it would be a seldom experience that the issue would not be remedied.Unfortunately, not exery child will have the same experiences, but I believe wholeheartedly that this is the best school for my children, and I would recommend Northlake to anyone. We have never met more diligent and heartfelt staff in our lives. We dont worry about our children attending this school, nor the possibility of them being ignored or left behind, regardless od their needs, be they special or not.We are incredibly grateful for everyone at Northlake, and we owe them far more than we could ever repay.Easily the best school we could think of, for our children attending.The caveat is our children enjoy their school, too. Nothing is worth more than that.Thank you, Northlake: all staff and administration.
Submitted by other on January 14, 2022

when i went here, everyone was so horrible to me that i had no friends and lost my tendancy to be super happy all the time. the teachers and staff were rude and didnt help at all with the extreme bullying. this school and its students/staff made me hate myself, luckily though, after i got out of there i found dozens of amazing people who have been amazing to me ever since. which northlake had NOTHING to do with.
Submitted by other on March 10, 2014

I went to Northlake for 3 years, k-2 and I loved it. In my personal opinion Northlake is one of the best elementary schools around. After I moved I was very disappointed because I lost everything structurally that I had at Northlake. There is (or was) always a field day where the students k-5 could play outside and do obstacle courses, tug of war and many other very fun things. You could always make up things you missed and retake tests. Find out what you missed and make it up. I miss this school, and if it weren't for me being in high school I would go back in a heartbeat. Not many people can say that about some schools.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

My child has gone here for the last 3 years his first year was great. He had a good Teacher but the last 2 years have been hell. This classes have and 25 to 30 students. And the teachers just want children on medication. At first, I was really upset about it thinking there was something wrong with my child until I started talking to the other children's parents. And they all had the same story the teacher telling them their child needed medication. And if your child does have problems they do not have any programs to help.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

They do nothing when it comes to bullying. My husband and I have contacted the school (principal, teachers, yard attendants, office staff) well over six times and nothing has been done. In fact, they say they are going to do something and don't follow through. It's to the point I don't know what to do.
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2013

My son attended this school he was bullied and nothing was done. I had to pull him out. I went to his teacher,principle and even the school district and nothing was done. My son is in the second grade and was physically and verbally abused.
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