Stone Ranch Elementary School

16150 4S Ranch Parkway

School District

Poway Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 29, 2024

Love this school for its after school programs, mostly funded by PTA. Strong academics for an elementary school. Kid will be challenged through spelling bee, debate club, math olympiad - MOEMS, science olympiad div A, First lego league and programs are constantly being added.Of all the 4 elementary schools in this zipcode, I would say this is the one with most engaged PTA and programs.
Submitted by parent on June 29, 2019

Great School .. Overall experience is good.. Only the issue with this school is , school ground is very small and dropping and pick taking lot of time.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2018

The school has parents who care immensely and work hard to make the school a great learning environment I felt most of the staff was lazy and did not have kids best interest in mind. The school as great reasources but lacks discipline and creating a safe environment for students. I often worried about my children’s safety when they were at school. In my 3 years at this school there was one teacher whom was absolutely amazing (Mrs. Moyer).
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2017

Horrible bullying ,and no one cares .
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2017

None of the teachers have wowed me.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2016

Great School. I Love the teachers my kid has been assigned over the years. Each one of them is exceptional and has kids' best interest at heart.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2012

it's a tough job being a teacher at any public school with 26-28 kids/class. The teacher is barely getting by with that many kids to give individual attention. The one's that get most time are the academically challenged and the problematic kids. The teachers have to prioritize any issues in the class and do not respond to all issues but they feel the most important one. Trying to stay on top of your child's progress can be tricky as they have little time to meet with parents. Unless of course your child is academically not up to par or socially misbehaving. This particular new teacher does have favorites such as room mom's child and spends much time chatting with them in the morning so if you volunteer it may be a bonus.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2011

I am a parent of 3 kids, one with special needs. My involvement with this school goes back to day one of its opening. The teachers have always been great and the parents are supportive. The 1st principal was a dedicated person,and while building a great community around this school, she always encouraged the parent/teacher relationships . She was compassionate and had a great knowledge of running schools. This next principal started enthusiastically, but within the 1st year it became apparent to volunteers that it's all about keeping appearances: knowing the kids' names won't substitute for genuine care. I am experiencing it first hand as my youngest has 2 more years to graduate, and the principal is not an advocate for empowering kids with special needs. In fact, she tries to limit any social integration. Also, I've noticed unease in the chemistry between this principal and the staff.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2010

I'm a parent and my two boys started at this school last fall. I was a little unsure since they had attended a strong academic private school in the Midwest and I'm a teacher myself, so I expect a lot! The school is exceptional - I love the teachers my kids have; both very committed to the students and their success, no matter what the efforts. I also volunteer tutor students from other rooms and have been very impressed with the teachers' committment and love for teaching. Mrs. Venolia knows all the kids by name and greets them before/after school. It is her vision, integrity and energy that makes SRES a incredible place for kids! Congrats on the Distinguished School Award - you deserve it!
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2008

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