Bush Elementary School

4925 East Ingram Street

School District

Mesa Unified
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 12, 2024

My son is autistic and can have trouble regulating his emotions and outbursts. We moved him from a charter school (that couldn’t meet his needs) to Barbara Bush and his kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Wells. On my son’s first day Mrs. Wells put me at ease and told me “Don’t worry, We got this Mom!”. The principal, Mr. Olson, as well as the school psychologist Mrs. Lynch gave my son and I a tour of the school as well. They were very friendly and informative, and supportive. My son’s first week was a bit rocky. However, we are now at the end of week two and his behaviors are getting better everyday! Today he had an amazing day! And he is soooo proud to tell me at pick up! This school is supportive with my son’s needs. They take the time to understand him and work positively with him. They know how to engage him, motivate him and praise him. As the saying goes, “Kids do well if they can”. My son seems to be thriving here so far and this was the best choice my husband and I could have made.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2022

I have NOTHING but GREAT things to say about this school. We moved her mid-year and our daughter has been THRIVING in academics and socially since we arrived. I am SO impressed and SO grateful to her teacher & the entire staff.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2022

Overall this school has been great. We have students in the Montessori program at the school, so speaking on that. The teachers are passionate about what they do and you can feel the love they give to the students. They go above an beyond for their students. I've been to several events at the school and I must say each time we run into Mr Olson he is always friendly and kind. I've asked my kids what they think of him and they say he's very nice. I have one student that is on an IEP and the school has answered every question and helped us through every step to make sure we are all on the same page. I would highly recommend this school and their Montessori program to anyone.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2020

HORRIBLE!! This school does not take the time to work with all types of children who may have different learning types as well as who is trying to adjust to big kid school. I do not recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2019

I love this school, my 02 children are happy.
Submitted by other on May 05, 2016

My son started kindergarten here this year and was placed in ms. Wells class and we've had nothing but positive experiences!my son is very hyper active and easily distracted so he can be difficult to get through to at times but ms wells has really been understanding and helps him a lot just by being kind and patient with him. School is almost out and my 6 year old now reads to me at bedtime! And he writes pretty good too, I really couldn't be happier with the school. I do agree that the location isn't the best but I don't forsee them moving anytime soon so I won't take away for that lol plus I think the school was there before all the warehouses cuz the neighborhood behind it doesn't look necessarily new
Submitted by other on March 31, 2016

I am single mom and this school seems not to understand how busy I am . Calling and emailing me over silly things through out the day . I feel like they single me out because I can not come in on a drop of the dime. I hate where this school is located , Right in the middle of business with zero school zone driving .
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2014

As an ex-teacher in the Mesa Public School District and a parent of children now in this district, this school, in my opinion, is by far the worst school in the Mesa Public School District. The school is nice as are the playgrounds. The year started off okay, my child was placed in a develpmentally delayed class. My child was treated nicely by his teacher and aides. They were young but took very good care of him. But it didn't stay good. I was very disappointed in one of the Speech Pathologists who did not treat my child appropriately at all. She had a tendency to single out children, including my child, and bullied them. I agree with the curt and rude behavior of the front office, the school nurse and principal included. The health aide and librarian were nice, however, as well as some of the other teachers. I felt that they, the front office staff, did not want parents involved and were annoyed when we were there. In my opinion, they did not support their "open door" policy at all. I would not suggest this school to anyone. It was really disappointing, especially to an ex teacher.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

This is a great school and has educated children not the kind you see from other schools. The front office staff are very friendly. My neighbors children also go there and they think it is terrific too. Can't wait for next school year.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2013

My children attended kindergarten and it has not been a great experience. Although I think the teachers try & one is very loving they seem overloaded by large classroom sizes & strict guidelines on how the curriculum must be taught. One teacher has told me every time we have met that she does not have time to teach the children individually with 26 students in her class. It seems like all she has time to do is give instruction of how to fill out papers & not really teach concepts or curb teaching methods to reach all students. The administration seems to be going through the motions, not engaged &/or empowering the teachers to be innovative. They need more help - aids or smaller classes (there are 29 kids in one kindergarten class with an aid a couple hrs a day!). My kids love their friends but I have enrolled them elsewhere as I want them to be taught to think & learn not just memorize & be a drone. On a more disturbing note, bullying is notorious at this school. A warning sign that I should have paid attention to when I visited the school was an inappropriate derogatory joke about a kid that the principle made to me when a developmentally delayed child approached him.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2013

On the surface this school looks great. New building, nice playground, well dressed staff, unfortunately when you look deeper than the surface this school fails miserably on some very crucial levels. I agree with the post below as to the non existing leadership and curt office staff. The school is not conducive to a healthy learning environment. I feel sorry for the teachers who are doing a good job having to work in those stressful conditions. I am now afraid to let my children attend this school as many of the staff seem to set the tone of bulling others as acceptable behavior. There are some good people at Bush but the handful of people who run the show there through corrupt politics have ruined any confidence I have for Mesa Public Schools. It's a real shame.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2012

Our children attend Bush and love this school. So sad that the previous poster has sent children to this school almost every year it has been open (15yrs.) and had such difficult experiences. Why did you continue to send them there? The vitriol spewed by the previous poster says more about them than Bush Elementary. Why don't you take advantage of open enrollment, and move! Bush is a great school and we wouldn't go anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2012

Our family has had children in this school almost every year it has been open. The administration in the last few years has been horrible. Open enrollment has destroyed any sense of community. Most families who bring their kids to this school do not live in the neighborhood. They have had many issues that are never addressed by the school or district with preferential treatment. All of my children have come home upset about how the teachers and aids bully the kids. This school has gotten worse in the last two years. We thought the Montessori addition would improve the school but the teachers have proven to be just as cliquy and ruthless as many other teachers who rule this school. Many children who attended this school have told my wife and I about being bullied by staff over the years. Reporting it does no good. The district protects their staff. It is a shame that a newer school with many bright and capable children who attend year after year is ruined by a politically unhealthy clique of adults who are so unprofessional and mean spirited. I have seen this village and you do not want it any where near your children.