Kinnan Elementary School

3415 Tallevast Road

School District

Manatee
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on September 22, 2023

as a past student, i look back at this school with fond memories. This school had fun events and family nights to go to every couple of months and the teachers were pretty nice. I learned a lot at this school and had a lot of fun
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2023

i may or may not have gone to this school but i turned iut great and am now a highschooler, all thanks to kinnan
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2019

Any time we had concerns, the principle or vice-principle were readily available for meetings and the school seems to be a safe and healthy environment for our daughter to learn. We have had an excellent experience thus far and are pleased to have our daughter returning for 4th grade
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2017

A 10 my kid has excel more than other kids of his age in other states. I have no regrets in having my son elementary school life in Kinnan, I could not ask for a better place
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2017

I have been a volunteer at this school for 2yrs. I have found the staff to be friendly and helpful to me and others. The teachers are very good with the children-teaching, helping with learning disabilities, understanding of their needs, willing to talk with parents, caring about the çhildren. I have seen the same attitude in the cafeteria with the staff there when relating to the children. The office staff is great.
Submitted by other on March 01, 2017

I am a first grade teacher at Kinnan and I am proud to be a part of this wonderful school! Having taught for 14 years, I know what makes a great school and Kinnan has it all! The most important factor I feel is that the teachers and staff are invested in the school as a FAMILY and everyone does their part to touch a students life in any way that they can. Teachers work together within and across grade levels and disciplines. The teachers at Kinnan are passionate about the important role they play in their students foundation and future. Our principal Mr. Hockenbury and assistant principal Mrs. Hicks know each student by name. They are constantly encouraging and praising students, walking into classrooms to observe teachers, and are directly involved in daily activities throughout the school. Another great thing about Kinnan is that it is a HEALTHY school. No candy or sweets are permitted and teachers sit with the students at the lunch table as if they were eating together at home. This really helps with behavior and modeling good table manners and etiquette. Kids are taught about the benefits of eating healthy and being active. They participate in a fitness special every day, along with a traditional special such as music, art, library/ media center. The list of things that make Kinnan great goes on and on. But the most important thing I feel is that the people who work there love what they do and are passionate about taking care of their Kinnan family.
Submitted by other on September 22, 2014

This could be a great school, but they are so worried about the money that they forget that this is about a child's education. Who knew that education would be put on the back burner and it would be all about money. Imagine that!
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2014

We took our son out of Kinnan. The recent budget cuts in Manatee County over the past couple of years has really taken its toll on Kinnan. Many of the teachers are solely focused on their pensions and how much money they are or are not making. My son consistently came home crying after school. The teacher ignored my attempts to communicate. The admin staff was mediocre at best. The quality of education was also mediocre. My son was often bored. We live less than 1/2 mile from the school, so it would be very convenient, but we still chose to send our son somewhere else, and it was a good move.
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2013

Unfortunately, we had a bad experience at Kinnan. My daughter is very bright and she dealt with bullying from other children, that made her feel sad and confused. After 2 months of attending she started to ask me to send her to another school. She is in Kindergarten. My heart was broke for her & after conversations with the staff it still continued. We withdrew her.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2013

My three children have attended this elementary and they love it!! Great caring staff..: )
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2013

I have a 5th grader who is gifted & accelerated. He LOVES the school, & so do I. My sacond grader is doing equally as well. Love the daily wellness program, daily PE. Feed the body as well as the mind is the way to go.
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