Toler Elementary School

3350 Baker Street

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 19, 2022

Exception learning community. Our children feel empowered and love their school.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2019

I've had the opportunity to send Jordan to other schools or choice him in for a different school. In fact, Bay Park elementary is actually closer to where we live than Toler. But after my experience with the staff and parents at Toler, the genuine feeling of community, and truly believing in my heart that my son is in a safe, secured location free from judgment, malice or bullying, there is NO school I would rather him be at. As a single parent who works full time, the PRIME TIME before and after school program is a true life saver and he LOVES it there. I hope this helps someone make the choice to send their child to Toler, you won't regret it.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2018

I’m hesitate to even describe how awesome this school since I do t want it to get bigger. It’s like a small caring community the teachers are sweet and the staff amazing and helpful.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2017

I love this school for my daughter! She had a bully situation at her last school and this school she has no fear and everyday she looks forward to hanging out with her friends. My only negative to this school is the lunch menu. We are vegan so they don't have a beverage option other than milk but do have a salad bar so that helps, or bring lunch from home.
Submitted by other on November 28, 2016

Horrible office staff. The principal and the staff obviously don't communicate amongst each other. And I give you mixed information about things. I had an office staff yell at me about my kindergarten student who wouldn't sit still. And she complained about how she had personal stuff to get to. I never got an apology from her and she avoided me for a year and a half.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2016

Toler is awesome! It's a smaller school with the biggest heart! Wonderful sense of community, great teachers, PTA and fabulous Principal.
Submitted by other on June 08, 2015

My Daughter loves the teachers and Prime Time staff at Toler. Over the last year and a half she has become such a good student and loves to read, she has gone up 7 reading levels this year! She also enjoys tennis, heartlight aerobics and chess club after school. I am very satisfied with the school, the administration and the staff..i only docked a star because I think there could be some improvements to the grounds.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2015

I have two children at Toler Elementary. Our children attended three (3) other schools in the Clairemont area during pre-K, K and summer schools before 1st grade and hands down Toler was our favorite. The teachers know the students, and parents by first name. The principal and administrators know them all as well. Heck, the janitor knows my name and has been instrumental in helping with our PTA fundraisers. My children are thriving at this school and we intend to be here until they graduate. As bonus points, the pre and post school programs are exceptional. I couldn't be happier and I am not sure what some parents want that this school isn't delivering.
Submitted by other on June 01, 2015

We choice in to this school because of its wonderful community atmosphere. The principal is kind and knowledgeable and has done a wonderful job keeping the parents informed. My kids love the library and I love that they have a working library with a credentialed teacher as a librarian. I appreciate that the staff at this school focuses on a core value each month and that they are always looking for ways to enrich the students . Toler also has an excellent focus on instrumental music. It is a much calmer and more caring school than our neighborhood school (which we attended for 3 years) and we are so grateful to be at Toler.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2014

My child attends kindergarten at Toler and I am very satisfied with the school. I haven't heard one complaint from him. Children get individual attention due to the size of the school. Prime Time staff knows each child's name. His teacher responds to my requests within 24 hours. My son used to love TV. But now he comes home and starts on crafts projects instead of turning the TV on. They are doing something right. Mrs Peggy is a very reasonable person too. I am not sure why the other parent was so upset.
Submitted by other on October 10, 2014

This is a terrible school in many ways --under poor administration, disorganized, and where a lack of communication between teachers and the principal is prevalent and effects student social and emotional growth as well as learning. Students with special needs are either ignored or allowed to get away with attention seeking behavior. This is so sad because these are the children that need the most support and they need behavior plans that help them understand how to thrive and socially adapt as well as make lifelong friendships in elementary school. These children are mainstreamed with no guidelines, no consistency, and make themselves and others they hurt ashamed when they act out. They are trusting in a faulty system and bad leadership to create a safe and happy environment for them so they can learn effectively. I believe the school would be much better with a principal with a better ability to communicate, a clear idea about each student's needs as there are students with emotional disturbance, autism, etc at the school and there are only 257 kids there so it would mean a lot if the principal knew what she was doing.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2014

My son just finished Kindergarten at Toler, and I was so impressed with his teacher. I sat in on classes, and was amazed at the resources this small public school has from technology, to community members serving as volunteers. I enrolled my son in Prime Time, and they take great care to have quality learning time, as well as recreation and crafts. I also enrolled my 3 year old at the YMCA Toler preschool. We love our experience here, the multiculturalism of the school, the teachers, and the families. Volunteerism at the school is growing too! We love it.
Submitted by other on October 28, 2013

I live in the neighborhood. My children attended this school. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about the staff, Administrator, Mrs Peggy Lewis, parents and students. The neighborhood parents I speak to love this school and everyone who works at this school. If you do enroll your child/children at this school, they will get a wonderful education and have a great educational preparation for middle and high school.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2013

My daughter was here for 2 years the teacher in kinder was really nice and good, the first grade teacher Mrs S is the one I didn't like so much she said some inappropriate comments about some of the kids, and you can see that she didn't have a lot of patience, my daughter one told me that when they were taking the teacher hit the table scream and then go out for counting with her fingers I think that was totally ethic. Then one day she forgot one page of her homework at home and she was really worry, I told her it was ok. and just explained to the teacher and she was almost crying and told me that the teacher was going to be upset and that the teacher was so stress if something like this happen. If you want to talk with the principal about something that bother you, they give you an appointment and the teacher was there all the time they support more the teacher than the children.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2013

I researched schools throughout San Diego and was nervous about my son beginning kindergarten. After the new student orientation at Toler, I felt completely at ease. From our first day, it was obvious that every person on staff at the school is thoughtful and focused on creating a vibrant and eclectic school culture. Above all, I love the culture at Toler, which encourages collaboration, well-roundedness, and learning from the world around you. The teachers are very warm, empathetic, and patient. The school is well maintained with a fantastic library, computer lab, and garden. The homework is just enough to maintain focus and practice skills outside of the classroom, but not burden family time. In the mornings before class, the children participate in Toler Trekkers, which has been great for my energetic little one before settling into a morning of class time. The school hosts a variety of family-focused events throughout the year where students showcase their work. My only wish is that the school district had better meal plans in place. My little one wouldn't eat lunches I packed since his friends bought lunch, and I cringe thinking of the food he eats there.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2013

My Son was educated in. Toler 10 years ago and he had a great education and today he is excelling in High School. 10 years after I am so happy to have my daughter attending Toler and so happy to have the same teacher who taught my son.. This school has the best teachers who are involved in laying the correct foundation in students. With limited resources due to budget cuts , still they go out of the way to make each students life better.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2013

We have yet to start ( my son will attend fall 2013-2014 ) I was so impressed with the principal. She personally gave me a full tour of the entire school... She spent 3 hours with me and covered every question and concern. The office staff was warm and cheery. The teacher all seemed very in control and hands on.This small and very sweet school won me over. The only con was the lack of parking for drop off and the strange worn down house that backs up to the kinder rooms. I will update my review once my son has attended in fall.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2013

My child has been at Toler for three years now and, as a second langage learner, has been greatly helped and encouraged by his teachers. They are devoded and open to dialogue - always- . Thank you Toler teachers and staff, we are lucky to have you in the neighborood!
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2013

Though we were originally hesitant about switching to an unfamiliar school two years ago, we have had only the best experiences with the faculty, the principal, the childcare staff, and other parents. Our son has grown so much as a student because of the attention and care he has received at Toler. He has also been able to be involved in a variety of after-school activities of very high quality. We have learned that the bells and whistles of other schools are not as important as genuine care and good experience to achieve quality.
Submitted by teacher on February 10, 2013

I am sorry to see the post from a parent who feels the teachers at Toler are uncaring and just working for a paycheck. As a member of that group I have not seen this at all. Teachers here put in long hours making sure they have lessons that meet the needs of all their students. Because we are a small school the staff knows the children and can greet them when they see them in the halls. Our school has posted double digit gains on the CST for the past 3 years. Unmotivated, uncaring teachers do not inspire that kind of growth. With the constant budget cuts and reductions, this staff has had to pick up the slack in order to make that growth possible. This involves more teacher time. Would the teachers described in the Feb. 5 posting be adding to their already heavy workload if this description is true? I do hope that this parent will meet with the teacher or principal and discuss their concerns. Our school is a community school - children, parents, neighborhood. Our goal is make sure everyone in that community feels that Toler is the best we all can make it.