Andrews Elementary School

2520 Scenic Drive

School District

Plano Independent
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 09, 2024

I am a current parent. This is a great school with wonderful teachers and an excellent administrative staff. Our children are very well taken care of at this school. Highly recommend prospective parents to consider this school.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2024

Excellent school and committed teachers . Parent teacher ratio is also good
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2019

No wonder why this is highly rated and why the real estate near this school zone is always on the raise ( be it owning a hour or renting )We have been in to several schools and this school is beyond comparisonThey teach ethics, discipline, integrity, respect and being kind to one another. And all of this in addition to great focus on education. PTA is such a gem. Highly approachable teachers, open door policy, such a welcoming attitude by everyone as you just reach the schoolLet me put in all my comments from the previous questionsI get to see my kids class work and homework. All their efforts in various activities like google classroom and PACE work are just marvellousI was of the feeling that this is dependent on an individual, but these teachers have made me rethink this. You can feel free the vibes of the teacher from the car pick up lane all the way till the teacher conferences. Every teacher, starting from classroom till the specials and the pace are nothing but awesomeYes not just work but this school is concentrating a lot to develop strong character creating good individuals for this societyWe joined in the middle and never did notice any sort of activity that would discomfort my kidKeep doing the great work that you guys are doing and creating a great community
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2018

Teachers are great. They observe every student and continuously help them in their developments.
Submitted by other on April 27, 2016

The teachers make you feel welcome. All the children in the class make friends with my child.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2015

They have very good teachers that respond to parents concerns quickly. The teaching is very good. I trust them with my child.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2015

We just moved here 5 months back for the start of this school year. Am astounded by the curriculum that these people have here...The PACE program is beyond anything...My DD is in grade I and loves it and its just wonderful. I get to see the home work that she does..The assignments that she brings home as a part of PACE is wonderful...they have well rounded curriculum as a part of it...! MegaMath and CGIs are the other pieces that they have that are really working well!!! Hats off to the teachers as well!
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2014

It's a mix of pluses and minuses. Overall, a plus! Pluses: 1. Great many after school programs at very affordable prices. Really appreciate the great job done by PTA! 2. Meeting the academic rigorous standards, homework load is appropriate. 3. Great neighborhood parent involvement. 4. Diverse cultural exposures. 5. Great, new facility and resources. 6. School administration and staff were quite responsive given the large size of this school. 7. Great TAG program/classes. Minuses: 1. My son's classroom teacher wasn't great. She was often just trying to get work done, not as motivated, rarely show nurturing, loving, caring attitude toward children. In a word, I feel she was one of those teachers who were there just for the paycheck, not because she loves her job. She was not doing her job. Sadly. 2. Overly crowded school. Every each class size was exceeding the state limit. 3. Hope the cafeteria food would improve in terms of quality with more healthy content.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

Excellent School with amazing teachers and PTA. We moved in this neighborhood just for a better School and we are loving it.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2013

This is an outstanding school with some top performing teachers and very demanding parents that keep this school on its toes. Be aware that this is a very competitive school. Students here are very sharp and go onto the top performers in the next level.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2013

This year Andrews started accepting transfers from people who do not live in the Andrews neighborhood. This is ridiculous. The classes are overflowing. 24+ kids in every class and new kids will come throughout the year. Very disappointing.
Submitted by teacher on March 14, 2012

As an immigrant I have no prior experience of American Schooling but I adores Andrews elementary. The teacher really cares for the students. I remembered the first month that my daughter is in Kindergarten, the teacher asked what their interest in and helped different child to research into that topic. This helps the children to feel involved and encouraged them to learn. Also the prinicpal Mrs. Strickland is one that I woould love to have as a kid, for 3 years(my daughter is in 2nd grade now). whether it is snowing, sunny or rainy day. She will be at the carpool lane, greeting the kids and opening doors for them. Last week in the school aseembly, I even saw her dancing with the children. This is one fun school that i will want to attend myself. A lot of people has comented on how excellent the academic of this school is and I want to say I totalyy agree. As an immigrant, I am thrilled with my 1st experience of American schooling.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2012

I have two sons that have gone to Andrews Elementary. One has graduated to middle school, one still attends. My experience has been a great one! The teachers have been a great balance of challenging and caring. There are tons of opportunities for parents to be involved. The school is diverse and a fantastic place for learning. My middle-schooler left well prepared and ready for the transition.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

I have a child attending Andrews (and has for the past 5 years), and I am also a teacher at the school. After teaching in Plano schools for 22 years, I have rarely seen a group of people more dedicated and caring than that of the teachers in Plano ISD. It is truly an outstanding district, and I am honored to be a part of it. Within Plano I.S.D., Andrews Elementary School is a shining star . The staff is professional, competent, and constantly involved in ongoing continuing education to improve their skills for the benefit of their students. As teachers, we feel completely trusted to do our jobs, and this is a tribute to the excellent leadership of our principal. As an educator of 24 years, I can personally testify that the environment of a school is one of the most important aspects of working there, and our daily environment is one of encouragement, hope, possibility, problem-solving, diligence, and creativity. This is the type of camaraderie our principal has fostered since coming here. I hope to stay at Andrews until I retire, and I am blessed that my son has had the chance to attend such a wonderful school; he will be sad to leave, and I hope I never do!
Submitted by teacher on April 29, 2011

This is my 3rd year teaching at Andrews Elementary. I have enjoyed every minute! The staff provides a safe and welcoming environment for all students. When I was a first year teacher, the staff members were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. With this, they helped me become a more confident and master teacher. This school really encourages children to exceed to higher levels of learning. In the classrooms, teachers are using differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students!
Submitted by teacher on April 29, 2011

It is a pleasure to teach at Andrews Elementary. We love our students and look forward to teaching and instilling in our students a true passion for life long learning. It is our goal to motivate our students to excel academically, while encouraging them to become good citizens in our community. We are grateful for our wonderful parents who invest their time and energy to support learning at home. Our principal offers excellent leadership and encourages the staff to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom. This is a truly amazing school to be a part of each and every day!
Submitted by other on April 26, 2011

The staff at Andrews Elementary truly cares about meeting every child's needs. Each member of the team goes the extra mile to support student success. Mrs. Strickland is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and positive principal leading a highly capable staff!
Submitted by other on November 14, 2010

Andrews Elementary is a great school because it insipres kids to go beyond thier level.Unlike Frisco schools schools (Bledsoe) Plano (Andrews) has more above and beyond.The teachers encourages the kids to work hard and get into a gifted talented class. Frisco schools say that they teach nicely but on a lower level. Andrews elementary is not complicated and easy to get your kids into. I say that Andrews has become a loved place for learning Your choice