Burke Elementary School

10111 Terra Oak

School District

Northside Independent (NISD)
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 07, 2022

If I could give this school zero stars I would. My child has adhd and is on a 504 plan. This school did not follow his plan. His teacher pegged him as a “bad kid” because he is hyper and she was constantly reprimanding him in front of the other students. This then caused all the kids in his class to not want to be his friend because he is now the “bad kid”. I know this because children would approach me and tell me this. His teacher also told me that I needed to put him on medication ( in front of him in the car pool line, as my child was getting into his booster seat). In addition, another child was picking on my child and they attempted to excuse it because that boy has autism and adhd. First off, every child should be treated equally. It’s not okay for my kid to continue to get picked on because that child also has autism. Every kid has something going on in their lives (because again mine also has adhd), bullying is inexcusable. And need I mention they shouldn’t be releasing another child’s medical info to other parents (it’s against the law). Or in my child’s case, be getting involved in the medical decisions of those parents. Stay away from this school if you can. It will only stress out your child and make them doubt their character (my kid started to literally think he was a bad kid just because he is a little hyper) and make you feel helpless and my child is only in kinder. Some teachers don’t need to be teachers. He’s moved on to another school and has an amazing teacher and many friends. That goes to show that his old teacher was toxic (my son’s therapist that helps him control his impulses- even said so, that “ she’s breeding an unhealthy environment” and that’s why all the kids in her class were mean to each other and Burke did nothing about it.
Submitted by other on May 12, 2016

The entire staff is so good with the children. They know almost all of them by name. Classroom wise, the teachers make it easy for the children to comprehend the assignments at hand.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

The first year my kids went to the school it was okay. Principal Mrs. Lopez was great, the teaching was okay. There was no doubt in sending the kids back to Burke. The second year changed it all when they replaced the principal. She puts out a bossy vibe rather than a happy learning environment. The staff is not welcoming as you drop your child off, people do not smile, and in general they all seem unhappy. The way learning and encouragement is handled is outrageous. To keep attendance they offer ice cream, and make kids who are sick and have to miss the "example" Academically one of my kids actually declined while the other; one grade up learned plentiful. Average school that can be much better with encouragement on teachers from principal, and more involved parenting. Teachers do the best they can with what they have here.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

Ms. Knapp and Ms. Freeman are always there first thing in the morning. They greet everyone with a smile. My child loves this school especially his third grade teacher, Ms. Lopez. He had difficulties this past year with his behavior. I was always able to meet with administration and his teacher to resolve the issue. I love that they always have an open door policy and have never treated him differently.
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