Cadman Elementary School

4370 Kamloop Avenue

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 14, 2022

My son started kindergarten here, and is currently going into the third grade. The community and school spirit is great The staff is friendly, But unfortunately The teachers and faculty especially the principal seem especially lazy.. doing the bare minimum at all cost and take no responsibility for the kids education. Kedman only takes responsibility for the child in the seat or money contributed to fundraisers , Over the last three years no teachers have taken responsibility for any academics below standards of a student.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2019

I love that this school is small and intimate. My daughter loved her teacher last year. She has some learning challenges and they are working with me to help her navigate through them. I love that they have choir and dance, I'm excited to see what the new school year will bring.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2017

Our daughter is in TK and doing very well. She loves her teacher and her fellow scholars. We couldn't be happier having her go there and look forward to the next 5 years!
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2017

Great School. The Principle is great. She Is Always doing Anything she can to Make a Fun, Safe, & Overall Fair Environment. My Child Is Thriving at this School. Definitely a One of a Kind School.
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2016

The teachers at this school really care about their students. The school is small enough so that everyone knows everyone and I feel that my child is being nurtured as well as educated. The principal is so devoted that she always goes above and beyond all expectations. She has really made this an incredible and HAPPY place to be.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2014

We moved away to buy a house, but we miss this little school! It is a one of a kind school that focuses on the arts. The kids sing in the morning before they go to their classrooms which is a beautiful way to start the day! I also love the principal at this school. She has helped make Cadman the wonderful school that it is!!
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2014

I recently pulled my kids from this school. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. The principal is very into herself and not the kids. My kids have been bullied since the beginning of the year and she never put a stop to it, she more like defends the bullies. I have noticed that at lunch time there is hardly any supervision. The teacher i would say are under the principal control. By far the worst school my kids have been too.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2013

Mrs Elizabeth Ballard is a visionary, and basically came in and did amazing things for the school. She has a can do attitude and encourages parents to be Involved in everything. It's a hidden gem of a neighborhood school, beautiful campus and safe community. She calls the students scholars and gives them positive reinforcement and support. Every child as early as 1st grade can open a bank account and start saving money through a program set up with a credit union that comes every Friday during running club. Assemblies are every Friday morning and kids earn prizes for good behavior, test scores and running club. Parents are encourage to attend on Friday mornings for this. This is a small school with smaller classes. Kids' birthdays are actually listed on bulletin board (in glass case) . You will never feel like your kid is just a number. There's dance, Spanish, cheerleading, Girl Scouts. This is an arts focused school, but also taps into all programs available. iPads and computers awarded to school last year. I almost don't want to tell too many people about this school because it's truly a small, personal treasure.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2013

The past three years have been an amazing uphill climb with Principle Ballard in charge. The school is art integrated with wonderful caring and compassionate teachers. The schools scores are climbing, teachers are dedicated, students are thrilled to get to class everyday and egar to learn! With lots or research and visits I can honestly say with my children as students at Cadman Elementary School, it truly is the BEST school in San Diego! Stop by an see for yourself you won't regret it!