Joan Austin Elementary School

2200 North Center Street

School District

Newberg 29j
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 07, 2023

This is a fantastic place for students to grow.
Submitted by parent on December 26, 2020

My child has attended 5 years here and we have had nothing but wonderful experiences. Jen Bailey has been a great principle and so much better than the previous 2! My child has also had amazing teachers all 5 years. As far as learning differences, I believe the teachers and staff go above and beyond.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2019

Horrible school if your child is autistic or has mental health issues. Bullied by teachers and students. Staff does not know how to deeculate a situation once they have triggered the child. Targeting "problem child" when issues happen even if they are not the ones who caused the issue. Staff memeber was talking to my child last week and somehow accidentally said shit to him. So cussing whether or not on purpose to a student and bullying is not ok.
Submitted by other on January 05, 2016

Not a good school. At lunch time they tell the kids to not talk and put their heads down when done with lunch. Kids need to talk to each other, they need a place they can make noise. The Christmas program was horrible, the kids did not get to stand up and sing, I have been too many programs and have never seen one like this. The teachers sang, the principle sang, a teacher with her grown up daughter sang. Where are the kids singing? The last performance was the principle singing, before she sang she told the kids to be quite. Kindergarteners and grades one through 3 had to sit on the floor and watch. They were told several times to be quite. This not a kids Christmas program!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2014

I don't like this school at all. New Principle is joke. Its a 50/50 chance for your child getting a good teacher.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2014

I love this school! The teachers and administration strive to know each student's name, whether or not they are in their class, and genuinely care about them. One of my children has special needs and is thriving in school, largely because of the teaching that he received from his teachers and LRC staff. Starting in kindergarten on up, the teachers work hard to create a cooperative and understanding atmosphere among the students using rock, paper, scissors to resolve simple turn taking questions, to using language like "my friend, Sally...". The foundation that this caring staff lays lasts long beyond the short time they are here.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2013

We miss this school! We had 2 kids attend JAE for their elementary years and had a great experience. The teachers are kind and try to keep the students motivated and engaged. They could use more parent and community volunteers!
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2013

Wonderful school, have had a great experience being there. The principal, Mrs. Mac, is bringing so many positive changes! The teachers are amazing, and working so hard to teach in away that keeps the children interested. I hesitate to mention the office ladies, as so many already have, but seriously, they are doing the work of 4 people, while smiling (and keeping me smiling) the entire time!! Love JA!
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2013

Joan Austin.......... yes the ladies in the office are amazing!! To bad they are not teaching our kids! The classes are way to big, and the teachers lack communication!!!! Lrc, and school counselors are great! Teachers eh.......
Submitted by other on March 31, 2013

What do I love about this school? The secretaries!!! Gotta confess I have a crush on one of them. However she is also extremely helpful and kind to the children.