Timber Creek Elementary School

16451 Flint St

School District

Blue Valley (Overland Park)
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 08, 2024

There are no significant consequences given for bad behavior. There are many kids who demonstrate bullying and violent behavior and they know they can get away with it. The same kids do the same actions over and over and nothing is done. The kids with behavior issues take away the learning from the students who are actually trying to listen and engage. They also take away recess from the kids who need it the most. Many students complain of being bored and are not actively engaged in learning. There are also way too many tests that are developmentally inappropriate.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2024

Bullying is rampant at this school. Principal doesn’t care to do anything about it.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2024

Had two students go through TCE. This school absolutely caters to the children of the super wealthy, and the administration will do anything to placate the Mills Farm parents in particular. Because of this rigid socio-economic hierarchy, the needs of the children of ordinary parents are pushed aside. If you don’t drive a Land Rover, your child will always be inferior to those who do.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2020

I had 3 children go through TCE, and we dealt with every kind of situation through the years. From the gifted classroom which is fun and challenging to dealing with bullying situations the school out preformed my expectations. Dr Bakke (principal) is kind, supportive, and overall has a strong connection with her teachers and the classroom. She is happy to have parents involved and creates a positive environment. From the Janitor, to the specialist teachers, to the classroom teachers this staff has been put together beautifully to create a great place for kids to grow.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2020

Academically: easy. Socially: some kids are not so nice, spoiled Typical elementary school in the BVSD, limiting child's growth by focusing on everyone's getting 3--meets expectations out of 4. To improve, the school needs to genuinely partner in raising children with parents and not impose limits on child's achievements for perceived ease in classroom management.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2019

My experience at the school has been very positive. Having 2 children come through with learning difficulties, the teachers went above and beyond to get things in place to help them be successful. I couldn't be more thrilled.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2016

Both of my kids attend here and it is THE BEST school we could have ever asked for. Caring, positive, loving staff. Great kids. Amazing teachers who go above and beyond their calling. Every student who walks through their doors is getting the best elementary experience possible. Highly recommend this school!!!
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2012

Fantastic school! Great teachers & principal. My son loves this school! He is very advanced in math & they quickly made an appropriate pull out to the gifted & talented classroom. All the parents are very involved & it shows. I would recommend this school to any family for their child. It's set back off major roads in the beautiful neighborhood of Mills Farms. All around A plus!