Rolando Park Elementary School

6620 Marlowe Drive

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 26, 2024

We LOVE this school!!! It’s a small school with amazing academics and the best community feel. Faculty and staff know every single student. Most parents know most of the students and families too. I have two energetic boys in kindergarten and first grade. They love going here and I can’t believe how incredible their teachers have all been at warmly teaching them classroom behavior and being responsible for their own education at such a young age. The schools academic performance is incredible and I see the results everyday. The teachers are all qualified, experienced and nurturing. We love the many family activities they have throughout the year too, and the very warm and caring principal! It is such a hidden gem in a great neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2024

This school is an absolute gem. The teachers are all extremely experienced, and so far every teacher we've had has hit a good balance between holding kids accountable but also being caring and kind. My child has been inspired by every single teacher she's had (so much so that she now wants to be an elementary school teacher when she grows up). She actually wants to go to school (most days) and is excited to learn.We also have a fabulous guidance counselor who runs programs on peaceful conflict resolution and anti-bullying. The kids are learning things in elementary school about how to interact with each other that I didn't hear about until adulthood. These kids are growing into well-rounded and compassionate humans. In addition, our new principal, Mrs. Noriega, truly cares about the kids and wants to make every student feel at home. My child initially went to a different elementary school. Our teacher in that school was brand new, and while well-meaning, they weren't able to deal with the challenges of the pandemic. My child barely learned anything that year (other than how to hate school). We switched to Rolando Park after moving, but I wish we had found Roland Park earlier! Experienced teachers really make a difference.The school also has a great PrimeTime program run by fabulous teachers.
Submitted by other on May 03, 2021

Great school with amazing staff. They had good pizza too.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2018

My children started school here, we were accepted to a charter school and moved. Unfortunately the schools did not fit our needs. Once we made the decision to move, we knew we were going back to Rolando Park. Amazing teachers, amazing staff. We feel very much at home.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2018

Love our little school and the amazing staff!
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2018

I have visited a prospective school for my daughter to transfer to last year. I did not receive the warm welcome I got from the staff at Rolando Park. The principle (Mr. Deluca)is approaching his first complete year there and has many worked wonders there. He brought in many different programs to help the students and family. His standards are high and he challenges his students. I have the utmost respect for the passion he has for my daughter, the students, the staff and the family. He genuinely cares for the family and the community. He is always seen greeting the students and the family before and after school everyday. Something I have never seen at any other school ever. He has brought the magic and life back to the school. The staff is great as well. They are a great compliment to him. Always welcoming and warm. I have been extremely impressed with my experience here and would not even think about relocating my daughter. She is receiving quality lessons in education and respect. I whole heartedly love to thank the staff at Rolando Park Elementary. They have definitely raised the value of this school collectively. The actual ratings is off the charts. Keep up the strong work!!!
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2018

My daughter started pre school at Rolando park , she's a 5th grader now. Each year she has had an amazing teacher. I am so thankful that she's had such caring, strong, and capable teachers . I believe my daughter is an awesome student because she's had the best teachers. The staff is always friendly and make you feel welcome. You can always find the principal greeting parents and students in the morning. . The school is clean and with all the tress, it really is a beautiful campus. We have an awesome PTA, new to our school, they have put together so many cool fundraisers and fun things for the students. I am sad that this is my daughters last year here, but am so thankful that Rolando park has been her school through elementary school, and am looking forward to when my grandson is old enough to start school here.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2018

My daughter started pre school at Rolando Park Elementary, she is a 5th grader now. Every teacher she has had have been amazing. I've watched my daughter become a very confident student, and that's because of the amazing teachers she has had.The staff are friendly and helpful. And you always feel welcome there. The principal, Mr. DeLuca is always there to answer any questions you may have, and his top priority is the students and their education. Every month there is "coffee with the principal"this is for parents to find out what's going on with the school. The PTA is amazing and have done so much for the students. I am so glad that my daughter started her school career at Rolando Park Elementary School. And can't wait till my grandson goes there.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2018

Amazing!!! I fell in love with this school because it is small and there is a great student teacher ratio. Everyone is welcoming! From Principal DeLuca to the front staff and the teachers and teacher aides, I felt at home!
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2015

I know this school has a four star rate out of ten. And this is no worries to me. My son has gone to this school since kindergarten. He feels comfortable there and has grown in many areas. The teachers we've had, kerwin, holton and neirtka have all been caring loving and showed that they want all there students to succeed, and do everything possible to make this happen. My son has tried another school but it didn't feel like home. Not everyone knew each other or got to know each other. The feeling of home as went down a little since our new principle but nothing I would remove my son from. I hope that this school will regain the vaules and the feeling of home and the community that was ince there between staff and parents. Good school.
Submitted by other on June 27, 2013

I was a student at RPE, one of the students that excelled in my graduating class and was a favorable student. RPE, from what I remember, is a safe school for students. I am now in college, attending UCSD, and since I am close to home, when I pass by the neighborhood, nostalgia fills me and I still, to this day, am very grateful for being a part of this school. The teachers are wonderful and caring. They truly care about their students and puts in effort to ensure the students are learning. It is what your students make of it, they had programs and supportive staff who was always there for their students. I learned that I am not alone, that there were others in my situation, and after 9 years, I cherish the friends that I made there. We actually had a disneyland reunion last week, but all in all, RPE is an amazing supportive and safe school.