Henderson Elementary School

2501 Hackmann Road

School District

Francis Howell R-III
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 05, 2024

We have had kids at Henderson Elementary for the last 8 years and both had great teachers and great experiences. The school works so hard to create a close-knit community where everyone feels welcomed and the principals and staff have all been incredible with our kids. The teachers go above and beyond to accommodate student learning needs and support the kids.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2023

The staff at this school is exceptional. There are at least 20 individual members of the faculty that have had a truely positive impact on our daughter so far and she is only in 2nd grade. They've been creative in their methods of creating a wonderful environment and their methods have worked wonders. You can tell that all the kids at the bus stop love their school. I never thought I'd actually look forward to parent/teacher conferences.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2022

We’ve been at Henderson with our 3 kiddos for 10 years now and it has been an amazing experience. GREAT teachers, staff and administration. It feels like home!
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2015

The teachers are great and communicate well with parents. The district itself has many different professionals available to students, whether they have learning disabilities or are gifted. The principal takes great pride in the school. Encouraging learning environment!
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2015

We have struggled with Henderson this year. Our son was diagnosed with depression and we have sought the schools help with helping him not feel isolated. Unfortunately, his anxiety has reached a point at school where he sometimes acts out, and their punishment that they feel is appropriate is isolation. He is not dangerous or anything like that, but we feel almost that they have made it harder on us because of his diagnosis and because they knew the rezoning would be happening this upcoming year. We feel as though we (including him) are not welcome and that he gets unfairly punished for things that we have seen other kids getting away with while we were there visiting and observing. I believe he should be held accountable for his actions, but I also feel that they should follow his IEP and that the other students should be held to the same standards.
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2014

This school has singled out my 3rd grade child by disciplining him using un-equal treatment. I have notified the district to report my concerns but the treatment continues. I feel this un-equal treatment is due to his gender and race.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

I can't say enough good things about Henderson Elementary. My children have attend there for the last 3 years and have loved every day. The teachers and admin staff are excellent and the Principal is extremely good at her job. I would have no problem recommending this school to anyone wanting a great education for their child. My family have always been made to feel very welcome and part of this wonderful community.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2013

Henderson is an amazing school! There is feeling community with a focus on excellence in education. Very welcoming to me, as a parent. The PTO is strong and important in the success of the students. The faculty seem to be there because they genuinely love teaching. Safety, no-bullying, emotional well being, technology and fun are the areas, besides education, that Henderson excels!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

School is fine but I have a problem with the Francis Howell district. My kid gets home at 5pm sometimes later in winter he will be walking from the bus stop at night. They make it really hard to pick up especially if you are a working single parent. I am all for my child's safety but I do not remember school being like a prison camp my mom used to come up with lunch and eat with me to do that now you have to give two weeks notice. Yea right I have a job sometimes I get off early and would like to do that but I do not know when so I cannot give much notice. I am now searching for a private school for next year I here good thing about a local Lutheran school that is safe without the ridiculous rules.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2012

Henderson is a wonderful school for your children to grow in. Both my children, attended from K-5. My daughter had straight A's but was never bored. My son has special needs, but you would never know by how well accepted he was by the students. They both left this school ready for middle school and we miss the teachers everyday.