Thomas S. Stone Elementary School

4500 34th Street

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

School District

Prince George's County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 22, 2022

This’s school is horrible ,unprofessional, some people are so rude. I can’t imagine how they’re gone treat the kids poor kids I fill bad.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2021

If you have a special needs child, avoid this school at all costs. I've been absolutely appalled at how the principal and special education staff clearly care more about their enrollment and budget number than getting kids educated.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2018

I loathe this school with a passion. This school is not well-kept and no one seems to follow up with an issue when brought until it becomes a bigger issue involving too many students or other people. I am very upset and horrified by my experience at this school. I will alloe my child to finish the schook year but there is no way I will put her another year at this school. I would rather pick up a second job and pay for a private school. I will never recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2016

My child is entering his third year at Thomas Stone in August. After reading some of the reviews online I felt that some of the comments are old and do not reflect the current situation at the school. My son is one of mixed heritage and so in not in any of the minority or majority groups attending the school his best friends are of different backgrounds. With this in mind the school makes tremendous efforts in incorporating balance and respect to all backgrounds. This is not to say that on any given day there will be no frustrations due to staff members/teachers whom have been rude or burnt out, but they are human not robots and we can not expect more of them as we would ourselves. Any person can have a bad day and the same teachers whom have exhibited this have been warm and welcoming on another day. Our family have been impressed by the teachers that have taught our son and genuinely want the best for him. They are definitely not working for the "paycheck" showing care to inquire even about our family and our younger child whom has yet to start school, and instilling a sense of self worth in all the students. The principal held a monthly chat for any parent who wants to talk about his/her concerns or ideas. The new principal promises to do the same. My son has a lot of students in his class whom are very bright in many different area's with actively involved parents. So I am not sure of why the school is ranked 1 out of 10, hazarding a guess it’s due to the impact on test scores of the large English-as-a-second-language immigrant population. All of the materials are sent home in both English and Spanish due to some of the parents not being able to speak fluent English. This never made us feel like our son was not being helped in anyway. We would love to be able to get enroll our daughter into its Pre K program when she is ready. So please go and talk to the school faculty before making any decisions about sending your child here based on the score published.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2015

Worst teachers ever do not care about the kids at all only teach for a pay check if teaching is what you wasn't to call it.....principal only helps the Spanish community when asked to speak with her she sends out her side kick who in my eyes should be in her seat
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2014

The Headstart Program at Thomas Stone is wonderful! My child is getting ready to go into kindergarten with a very good foundation as provided by her headstart teachers, Mrs. R and Mrs. C. Very happy that we were able to utilize this resource!!!!
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2014

This school is by far the worst I have ever seen. This was my child's first year at Thomas Stone and I don't think she will return, the staff is unfriendly and they are unorganized. I would not recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

This is the first year in this school for my kids and I think its going to be the last one too. This school is awful the kids seem like they are always running around without any supervision . I once went to pick up my daughter and she was suppose to be at the park but yet she was walking to the restroom by her self without a grown up and she is a kindergarten. The principal seems like she never have time to speak to the parents and the teachers are always in a I really don't like this school very disappointed :(
Submitted by other on October 24, 2013

This school is just an elementary school, but it is a far superior school since my friend is a teacher there. She is very smart, and very courteous to all. Her students like working with her.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2013

Thomas Stone Elem is by far the worst School for my child. No one there Makes my child feel comfortable. I walk in there and It seems like no one smiles. Especially my child's Teacher. I have always wondered why she would cry when I would walk her to School. It's because they don't they don't make her feel welcome.