Ola Elementary School

278 North Ola Road

School District

Henry County
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 24, 2024

All three of my children have thrived here at Ola Elementary and the support they have received is incredible. I can’t say enough great things! Mrs. Edwards is phenomenal and both counselors as well as Mrs. Tatum have provided continuous support to my children and family. Great staff and wonderful teachers!
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2023

The faculty at Ola Elementary is so kind and helpful. My daughter often comes home excited to tell me about her day’s events. I know she is getting a well-rounded education here.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2023

We could not have asked for a better elementary school experience. This area has been amazing for my young children.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2023

They librarian said “you people” to my son and yes he’s African American, when we reported it to the principle, she advised us it was against the law to know what course of action was given. They have been consistently suspending him from school for petty things. He’s in the 5th grade I’m so glad this is his last year. I’ve never seen a victim that has been attacked get suspended for defending themselves. Like the Principle Amanda says it’s in the rule book.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2022

This school has a lot of problems, which start from their leadership on down to the teachers, faculty and substitute teacher’s. The administration chooses to enact bully tactics instead of positive re-enforcement! They also choose to punish all children for other children behaviors. I can’t believe the ratings that have been used on the Greet Schools website. We are they getting their information from! There are students that are the spectrum that should be in special education classroom settings. Instead the are in class with other students which has caused a lot of issues for the students and the teachers alike. The substitute teachers that are utilized during the regular teachers absence are either lacking in subject knowledge or are belligerent to the children! This has all been brought to the current administrations attention. Instead of them choosing to work with parents and assisting the children to succeed, they choose to recite terminology and or policies from their playbook (school handbook). There are a lot of gifted students at this school. Unfortunately in the past two years the gifted teachers have decided to move on to other schools. I wonder why!
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2020

I could not be more happy with this school. The teachers and staff are truly extraordinary.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2019

This is a great school were they nurtured my children well.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2019

Such a wonderful experience! My second grader has excelled since being here; her teacher, Ms. Clark goes above and beyond.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2017

We love Ola Elementary! The teachears are so loving, supportive and great. The office staff are very helpful .
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

Ola is not that great like everyone thinks....its just ok. Very overcrowded due to people coming over the boarders from other district because they think its the "it school". They don't do as many cool fun activities and field trips as other neighboring schools either. Seems like Rock Springs, New Hope and Union Grove may be a little better. IEP program is below average. Its an good school though, just not great.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2017

I've been told by several parents that there is a lot of racism in this school. Have anyone else experience this problem?
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2016

The administration and staff are 100% there for the kids. They go above and beyond to make sure all of the children have what they need to be successful students.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2015

We love Ola Elementary!! We have three children currently enrolled and moved from a private school to get special education services for our youngest. I never imagined a school with so many kids could have a loving and warm environment, but it does! The teachers are so loving, supportive and wonderful. The office staff are very helpful and always show appreciation to parent volunteers for coming in to help. Mr. Stephens is awesome!! The assistant principals have been very helpful when needed. The PTA does a great job raising money for Ola. We also have a very sweet and patient bus driver! We love it!!
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2014

Ola Elementary is no better than any other public school. The teachers for the most part seem fine....However The Principal Mr. Stephens really needs to work on his personal skills. He is very rude and never speaks. If you are going to be a principal you should have a good parent relationship. Work on it!
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2014

Ola Elementary is over rated~ We have been at ola for the past 5 years and it's ok. We have had some really awful teachers in the past, once my son was not allowed to use the restroom before leaving school and had an accident bc he was last off the bus, I was furious! My son was bullied and I brought it up to administration several times and noone ever called me back and did anything about it, so I taught my son to take up for himself and fight back! Now he isn't bullied, and no he's not a trouble maker either, he just defends himself! This year has been ok, both of my children got pretty good teachers, but there in my opinion isn't very good communication! Overall it's ok, not the best and really no different than any of the other school's in Henry Co.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2013

Ola elementary is a wonderful school. We have been in the Ola school district for 6 years now. Mr. Stephens is a wonderful principle. The office staff and assistant principals are also great!