G. W. Hellyer Elementary School

725 Hellyer Avenue

School District

Franklin-Mckinley Elementary
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 21, 2018

4 it was my first year in this school and my last
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2017

My 2 girls have been at Hellyer for two years, this will be the third year. I am beyond happy with this school. The staff is amazing and goes above and beyond, and the effectiveness they have at teaching our kids and making them not only retain, but get excited about learning is amazing. If you want a great community and strong leadership to surround you children in their academic and social growth...this is the place to go!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2017

Staff and teachers are great! Teachers work together, share ideas, and help, dedicate time to their students ! And they do it because they are teachers who live their jobs and students!
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2012

At the surface, this is a really good school. My daughters have been in 1st - 3rd and K - 1st grades. Curriculum is good. Safety could be an issue. There are cases of kids picking on other or smaller kids. Kids will argue and push each other around, but I think of a lot of that comes from the families up bringing. I've witness the students' relatives attitudes and manners during event gatherings, some of them are rude. I'm considering moving or sending my daughters to private school. They have the after school program to help students with homework and activities. It's more like a day care center to me.
Submitted by other on October 16, 2011

This is a good school. My child has a good time here and she gets straight A's and she has a the most friends anyone can have :D
Submitted by other on February 25, 2010

Youmight want to look at other schools in the district before enrolling here. The other parent's emphasis on safety is overrated. My daughter is continually beaten up by other students, some not even in her class or grade level. Amazingly, nobody seems to notice when this happens, until she comes home with a black eye. As far as curriculum goes, its average. I actually teach her better at home, but I can't afford home school. Yes, the test scores are good, but there is more to a school than statistics. I suggest you hang around with a visitor's pass and watch how the kids interact at recess. You may see more than you like. Supervision seems to be more focused on damage control rather prevention.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2009

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Submitted by student on January 08, 2008

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