West Chatham Elementary School

820 Pine Barren Road

School District

Chatham County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

School Map for Chatham County School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 30, 2023

Military Family - Not enough staff. Teachers screaming at students. My kids do not like this school at all. I can not wait until we move from here just because of this school district. Would highly NOT recommend.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2021

My children love it! We're a military family so my children have been to several schools throughout the years and this one is our favorite.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2020

Amazing, my kids love this school! The teachers are amazing and the rest of the staff is so helpful and kind!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2018

I have always loved this school!! All 3 of my kids go here and have never had any issues at all!! From 2009 to now in 2018 it has been a very GREAT school!! THANK YOU!!!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2017

Negative experience, will never allow my kids to ever attend this school!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2015

The exterior of the school gives the parent a sense of ease because it is well maintained. But when it comes down to their teaching techniques and the teachers qualifications for teaching IEP students and special needs students this school is not suitable to do so. So many students fall between the cracks. Compared to the Richmond Hill School system, West Chatham Elementary can't even come close. So parents if you have a special needs child this school is not where you should send your child. They give parents false information about their childs progress and does not follow through with what they tell you in those IEP meetings. So if you have no other choice but to put your child in this school please stay on them 24-7 or your child will fall through the educational system.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2014

West Chatham Elementary school is an amazing school. I have 3 children that attend this school and they absolutely love it. The teachers are great! They treat every child fairly. The overall atmosphere at this school is above my expectations. We sadly will be moving to another county and are forced to switch school but we are so grateful for the time we've had at WCES. There PTA is also the best I've ever seen.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2014

Generally speaking, the school has a good environment. However, we are not satisfied with the IEP staff and/or counselor.
Submitted by other on September 20, 2012

i was a student there all my life up until 6th grade in the middle school then i left. i love the teachers!!! that was a good school for kids exept for the bullying.....
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2012

My children have been going to WCES since 2007. I am very hands on when it comes to my childrens education and at WC. I am able to be there as much or as little as I like. The staff/pta are great and really know your children. We moved to pooler so my children could go to WCES and I am happy with our choice. Being a military family brings it's challanges but everyone at WC has been amazing and they understand the difficulties we go through and are more then willing to help.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2010

I absolutely love this school. Both of my children are enrolled here and have been now for 3 yrs. The faculity are extremely helpful and very concerned for the well being of your child and their education. They are always willing to help and will do anything they possibly can to make sure your child is getting the most out of their classroom. Also, the communication between the teachers and parents is wonderful. Not once have I ever felt out of the loop in what is going on from a day to day basis with my kids.
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2010

My son has been at WCES for 2 years and we love it! The teachers and principal are wonderful! They make learning fun and exciting! The school offers many after school activities for students and parents. This school definitely deserves higher that 5 stars!
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2010

Wces is an ok school. Mt child is there in the 4th grade and i have major concerns w/race issues the teachers or parents dont address!! also there is a lot of favoritism towards the students whose parents r in the military. The school is loosing its spunk because of the different 'type' of children moving to the area. Not impressed @ all!
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