Fry Elementary School

3204 Tall Grass Drive

School District

Indian Prairie Community Unit 204
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

School Map for Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204

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Reviews

Submitted by other on April 24, 2023

This school was fantastic to go to in elementary! The teachers are all fun but well-educated, and help students out to the max of their ability. Ever since I transferred here (third grade), my test scores and knowledge of anything and everything has increased. They introduce topics to you in a way that you want to listen and learn more, causing me (and many other kids from there) to get up right away for school with no complaints. They have reasonable school hours, and the neighborhood is full of kind and helpful people who will protect the kids no matter what! The attitude of teachers, students, staff, and volunteers is positive, but punishments are given when needed and are always fair but as mediocre as possible. I find that I and my friends who went here are more positive as well, likely due to this amazing management system. I'd recommend it for education as well. I have been in the advanced classes ever since my first year here ended, and these advanced classes begin at about 3rd grade. They test your kids every year to see if they can "skip" a year because they value students learning at the perfect level. if you become advanced, then you get some separate classes, but it's easily manageable and not too hard to adapt to. Overall, Fry elementary is an amazing place with even more people!
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2019

Kindergarten and 1st grade were fantastic. 2nd grade was a nightmare that I hope no other parent ever has to endure.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2018

We love Fry Elementary! The teachers, staff and PTA are top notch.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2017

Fry is so academically driven that their is no room for fun or special events or field trips. While other schools around the district are going to the zoo or aboretum on field trips; Fry may bring in one in-house "field trip" for the year. While other schools in district are having Mother's Day tea, Fry cancelled their event due to lack of funds. It doesn't take any funding to have the students sing a few songs and give their mom an art project. The School's culture is to keep parents out. Most of the teachers do not welcome volunteers in their classroom. Also, I find many of the teachers lazy. They don't go above and beyond to do the little extra special activities. The teachers also only write comments on the report card for one marking period. I find that is out of complete laziness! As a parent that is not welcomed in the school, I feel that 2 or 3 sentences on the report card for each quarter is not too much too ask. If you request a 2nd conference for your average child in February be prepared for the teacher to look at you like you're crazy! I had one teachersay to me "what specifically do you want to talk about regarding your child?" I believe it is their job to give me some information regarding my child! They shouldn't make me feel bad for wanting to know my child's strengths and weaknesses. Every child has areas that need improvement. If you want a school that is not warm and fuzzy and doesn't encourage parental involvement then you found the right place at Fry!
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2017

We have been with this school for 3 years now and our kids love the environment and their staff is great. I cannot expect a better school than this elementary school. Fry is the best in Naperville Area...
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2013

Under the new leadership, this school is fantastic. Cannot say enough good. The new principal has a vision, is laid back, yet completely on top of the common core standards and additional state of the art programs for our kids. He is fantastic with parents and addresses concerns immediately and professionally. Fabulous school. Fabulous leadership.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2011

Poor communication from teachers and staff. Arrogant in every way imaginable. Too slow to realize they a second rate operation.