Allan Orrenmaa Elementary School

3350 Fillmore Street

School District

Alvord Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 02, 2023

The teachers really try to connect with parents and students. There's a lot of activities for the whole family. Science night is the best!
Submitted by other on July 12, 2020

Kindergarten was good. First grade was useless. First grade Student said he was being taught what he already learned in preschool and kindergarten. Homework confirmed this.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2018

This is my child’s first year here and he’s already complaining every single day about mean kids at school. One kid punched his chest. Other kids constantly cutting in line. Pushing and shoving. Rude comments and a lot of the times I hear it’s during recess and it’s the BIGGER kids doing it to him!! The supervisors at recess ignore it. Just tell him to play something else or not to play with those kids anymore. When some follow him and bother him and he shouldn’t have to not play his favorite sport just because the bigger kids at recess can’t seems to know the rules by now and treat the younger ones with respect. I already miss his old school where we moved from. they split recess by grades and had times where older grade kids “buddied” up with the younger and kindly interacted with them. Taught them things and did projects together. It was amazing. I encourage this school to try the same thing. The office staff never care about inconvenienceing the parents with parking or pick up and drop off “rules”. They always have something to say back that tries to make you feel dumb or like you did something wrong. One girl in the office needs to watch her facial expressions too. It’s rude and immature. The assistant principal plays favorites on who he wants to open the gate for and let into the school parking lot during pick up times. I’ve been told I can’t park but literally saw him let other people in after me that showed no handicap sign or daycare sign. They just parked in a regular spot. I get no letters sent home about upcoming dress up days that my son wants to participate in or anything. The school will send out a call just the night before. Comparing to other schools we have been to, this literally is the worst one ever. Both my son and I hate it. I was irritated to find out he was forced to go there because it was closest to our new address and our transfer to a better school was denied. I’ve seen way better interaction with teachers and students and students to students at every other school but this one. Even with the office. I used to always enjoy attending all school events but this one I’ve been to only one assembly for my son and it was very boring. Teachers were not having fun or interacting well with the kids either. Just over all ran down. I can’t wait to pull him out of this school that’s for sure!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2018

If I could give them a negative score I would. I should have listened to her father and changed schools before winter break and mmm ow it's too late. She WILL NOT be going to this school next year. Do your child and their future a favor and habe them go to a different school.
Submitted by teacher on May 15, 2015

Teaching here was a nightmare. Teachers do nothing but gossip and i'm blessed to have gotten my students through the year. Not a good environment to work in.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2015

School structure is not your most updated look! But what matters is what's inside! Which is good caring staff, Excellent teachers, and the principal is the best! I'm glad I brought my daughter's to this school..
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2013

this school is a throw back to the 1950's, i'm moving my kids out of this school, next year
Submitted by other on September 15, 2012

Best school ever! I'm now in middle school still missing Orrenmaa like crazy! Wish i can go back in time! :( Miss my best best best friend Kaine, lLouis, Reyna, and luciana. Never forgot about this school... I miss my dance team there and especially Ms.Jamie! Miss you all! Just wish i can see you guys one more time!
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2011

My daughter is now in 5th grade and been here since 1st. The teachers are very well educated and very discipline with our children. PTA is very awesome and are always there for our children. Allot of after school activities where parents and children can join in and have fun besides just being in school. The school is safe and is well gated. If you want to judge the school by its STAR testing please dont for the teachers are willing to teach and be there for our kids. I am a proud parent of Orrenmaa Elementry student.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2011

My son graduated last year and my daughter is in 2nd grade currently. We have had a wonderful experiance with the school. Mrs. Johnson makes it her business to know each of the supporting parents as well as the children. Everyon shows respect to her which she has earned. The Watch D.O.G.S is a great add on where Dad's Of Great Students can be apart of their children's daily routine and experiance the joy of being around thier teacher and other class mates. Hats off to the PTA staff for making this an experiance to remember when they support he teachers and outings.