Nederland Elementary School

Sundown Trail

School District

Boulder Valley Re 2
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 03, 2021

It's bizarre to write a review online. But I needed to point out that all prior reviews are regarding one particular principal (who is now gone) and some problems with social/emotional and behavioral issues. I cannot comment on the social emotional behavioral issues because I think those things are quite complicated and often very linked to parenting patterns. But I can say that so far, our experience at NES has been fabulous. The kindergarten teacher is kind and patient, my child is learning on pace, more importantly, they are having fun and love going to school. I believe that it's the right school for us at this time and it's great as a parent to have a kid who enjoys going to school.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2020

I am very disappointed with this school and hate having to send my child there.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2019

My experience when I was a child awesome my children's experience in the last year heartbreaking horrible due to principal in one certain teacher
Submitted by other on May 22, 2017

They group children with "learning disabilities" together never identifying what the disability is to further assist the students with their learning needs. Children do not advance and just get pushed through the system. This school has completely failed one of our kids while our other child has been grouped with their peers instead of being put into an accelerated/advanced program to meet their exceptional academical ability. We are so very disappointed and frustrated with NED Elementary School!
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2016

This school has it's fair share of emotional/social issues. It is very draining on the teachers and other students. Plus they lack classroom resources called teachers. They have implemented 2/3 combo classes with 28 students per class to deal with their lack of funding from dropped student enrollment. Very disappointing year.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2012

As far as I understand it "No Child Left Behind" program and "CSAP" tests are mandated programs, federally and state-wide. Part of our funding for our school is then based on our student performance data. I don't think that overall this was by the choice of our teachers, and I think it has made their jobs a lot more stressful and difficult. But this is just my opinion based off of my understanding! I welcome feedback.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2011

My child is in first grade and I have found that the kindergarten teacher , the kindergarten enrichment teacher, the first grade teacher, and interventionist are unparalleled in patience and care. These teachers coupled with the preschool teachers in town are Nederland's greatest assets.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2011

Nederland Elementary was a great school. I have heard so many wonderful stories of "how it used to be." Unfortunately, in recent years, the school is losing families who have decided that academically and socially the school just doesn't cut it for their kids. There is definitely a focus on the CSAP(students spend months practicing for CSAP's instead of really diving deep into subject matter). My kids were bored and frustrated with the environment of sitting on the sidelines while teachers worked tirelessly to bring up the below-average learners to an average level ("no child left behind"). It's great to have a local neighborhood school where everyone knows eachother, although this can be a somewhat transient area. While there is parental involvement in the school for parties and classroom help, it didn't appear that parents seemed very interested in academics.