Christie Elementary School

3801 Rainier Road

School District

Plano Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 24, 2025

My families experience at Christie has been nothing short of phenomenal. The teachers truly love what they do, as is evident by the amount of staff that have been there 10, 20, 30 years strong. The community is great and there are so many activities for kids to be involved in. The PACE teacher is the best in the district and the kids learn so much about learning from her.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2024

Great environment, excellent staff, very supportive teachers.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2023

Wonderful school where teachers and parents work together to make sure every child feels their worth beyond a test score
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2023

Christie is a treasure of an elementary school. The teachers and staff are wonderful and supportive. PTA is top notch and plans lots of family events / funds school field trips and after school clubs. Incredibly diverse, welcoming, inclusive community.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2023

Great school with a supportive PTA and wonderful teachers. Fun activities on campus almost weekly. A great sense of community in this school.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2022

Great school with caring teachers and diverse student body.
Submitted by parent on June 18, 2020

Excited for the future of Christie Cubs
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2018

I love this school. Teachers are amazing and they live the students.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2018

Our family loves Christie Elementary. The Staff, Parents, Students, and even sometimes the Community are closely involved with each other. We have been a part of the Christie family since 2009, and have seen vast improvements happen before our eyes. Mr. Ryan Steele is the schools Principal. Christie is an older school, and Mr. Steele has moved mountains to give the school a much need facelift. The gym, cafeteria, hallways, floors, exterior, heating/air conditioning etc. have all been updated in the past five years. It looks beautiful. I can't say enough about Christie Elementary. We love this school! No matter what you read online, feel free to visit the school if you are looking to enroll your student here, and request a tour. I hope you love it as much as we do!
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2018

Horrible! Principal and staff speaking poorly about students! Large class sizes 30 students to 1 teacher.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2018

Very good! The teachers are great and They really care for the students
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2017

i like the school the teachers are very nice and helpful my son is very happy with this school.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2016

Awesome administration and teachers! Kids went here for 2 years and had an excellent experience. So refreshing to have a great school within walking distance to home! Go Christie Cubs!
Submitted by parent on November 25, 2015

The entire staff at Christie is amazing. They all show how much they care for the kids in so many wonderful ways. They know almost every child by name and their parents too. The teachers and principals are so involved and have great school spirit. There are great tools and programs for the kids plus many opportunities for parental involvement. It's just an all around wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2015

My daughter just finished her first year at Christie and I was blown away! Before she started school we were hoping to move because of how the school was rated. We were not able to move before she started and are looking to move within the next couple of months. Because of our experience at Christie it is making moving VERY HARD. She wants to stay at Christie and I want her to, but it is limiting our area! Amazing the difference a year makes. Mr. Steele is amazing and so are the teachers. The front office staff knows who you are even if it is just to say "Oh, you are (Blanks) mom" The teachers at carpool start to recognize you and your kids. Every time I pull up they are involved in conversation with the kids even if they do not have them in class. My daughter is above average academically and we were worried that she wouldn't be challenged, but she was able to still receive one on one attention by the PACE teacher and her teacher in class. The school assemblies and events are fun and student and teacher involved. You can tell the teachers really enjoy what they do and enjoy interacting with the kids. I sometimes wish that this year had gone worse for us so that it would be a clear cut decision on where we go from here. But I honestly cannot think of a bad thing to say about this school. Thank you Mr. Steele and the amazing Kindergarten staff for an outstanding year! Looking forward to 1st grade!
Submitted by other on April 16, 2015

Love the Positive atmosphere!! I am a Grandparent, I admire that the front desk knows who I am when I call or drop in for lunch, etc. The teachers are awesome. They keep comunication lines open each day. We always feel informed about our school, love that Mr.Steel our (principle) calls our home to keep us up on meetings, events, and news. He and (vice principle) DeCole Kelly even greets students on the curb each morning before class begins. The lunchroom is always clean and has many food choices for the students, as separate dining area is available for vistitors/students. Christie just may be "Plano's Best Kept Secret" !
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2015

I love this school! The new principal Mr. Steele is making so many awesome changes! The teachers are very dedicated and provide many fun learning opportunities for our kids! LOVE LOVE LOVE this school!
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2015

Christie is an excellent school. Of the 4 PISD schools my children attend, it is the most family friendly (ie. I've been able to volunteer with a preschooler at my side). Other positive points include: *Diversity: My children are learning to work with and value people from different cultures and socio-economic groups. *Teacher Quality: Christie has dedicated, amazing teachers who challenge the children to be the best they can be. *PACE Program: My 5 students who have attended or are currently attending Christie have all participated in the gifted program. It is a highlight of their education. *School/PTA Work Together: The school and PTA work together for the benefit of the students. One outcome of this is the new Learning Commons. This is hands-on learning at its best.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2014

We have all 3 kids at Christie for 3 yrs now and we love the school. Our kids love going to school each day. The teachers and staff are friendly and caring. We look forward to seeing the wonderful changes coming to Christie. We know our kids will be excited to experience the new program Learning Commons. The principal Mr. Steele and his staff of awesome teachers are truly dedicated to making sure every child at Christie succeeds. Please don't let the outdated reviews scare you. Give your child the best learning experience here at Christie Elementary....you will be very impressed!
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2014

I can't say enough good thigs about Christie. This is my son's third year here, and our family is very pleased. Members of staff whome I've been in contact with are very caring, and I'm very impressed wit the principal's vision (he was assistant principal for the past two years). There is an emphasis on hands-on learning and on the kids themselves, not just test scores. Mr. Steele is very involved and energetic, and his enthusiasm is contagious. My husband and I are very fortunate to be pretty involved, and the PTA is trying to increase parental involvement.