West View Elementary School

400 Oak Grove Road

School District

Spartanburg 06
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 07, 2022

Not at all impressed with our experience with this school. I would not recommend it at all. The front lobby is a HUGE safety concern!!! You are rung into the main lobby but then you have access to the main hallway to the left and right. At busy times the front office would not even notice you didnt come through the lobby and into the double doors to the secretary's desk. I feel like this is a bad situation waiting to happen. The front office staff is very unfriendly and loomed uninterested in helping me, barely acknowledge me and look at me as if to say "what do you need??" My child only attended a short amount of time, thank goodness! They did not challenge him what so ever. He was very bored. He came home daily with many, many worksheets, the same type of worksheet daily just a different letter or number being learned. He came home many, many days with randomly cut up and doodled on notebook paper, saying the teachers just told him to sit and doodle/cut up and glue notebook paper together. We had an issue where my child was hit by another student and i was not notified properly upon it occurring. I had to go out of my way to get more info into the situation. The teacher was very upset about this and took it out on my child, marking him red for behavior every day after i spoke with the principal about the situation when he had been marked green for behavior every day for 4 months.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2018

We have been at WVES for 5 years now, and have had 2 of our 3 children have moved onto middle school. The school has changed for the better over the last few years. The administrative team and front office staff go above and beyond for our families. The teachers are overall very communicative and there are so many programs in place for students with learning difficulties as well as those who need a little extra push.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2018

I loved this school when I want it was great a few years ago before Dr. Metcalf came and almost all the good teachers left. I felt like we have no say in the kids education or what we feel needs to change. I would love to change my kids school but they are saying I cant because my son is in special needs and they are the only one that has that program. I have tried doing everything even went to the school bored. If I could I would homeschool my kids.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2016

It was a good school till Mrs Metcalf and her staff in the office took over should have just stuck with the other principal and her staff thinking very seriously about taking my son to Arcadia or something next year
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2016

This used to be a great school!!! Blue ribbon winner in 2014. But then the great principal and assistants all left. Then some of the best teachers left, in droves! Over 25% of the staff left after one year with new administration. PTO president resigned, parents are complaining at district level about the new principal, and there is very little compassion or sense of community left. Not a very professional staff in the front office anymore and it starts with the principal.. They are still riding the coattails of the past. Sad to see it happen. My child will not be back next year!!
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2014

Great school if you are in the click. We were not. No diversity with the staff or teachers.
Submitted by other on November 04, 2014

Best school in district 6 by far. Hard to find a home in this area. Good budget. Lots of money. Good field trips. The best teachers. Better meals than other schools. More choices. More programs. Convenient. Nice. Clean. Lots of hispanic moving into this district. Mostly really good kids. Mostly whites are enrolled. The middle school for this school is in a bad neighborhood. Also a few poor area kids go to the school. I notice that they have a hard time fitting in. The richest kids in spartanburg mixed with the poorest, leaves the poor kids uneasy about their clothes, their lunch, & they really cant even discuss the things the rich kids have. Lots of the poor dont have food at home.
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2013

West View is such a fantastic school. The teachers and administration staff are outstanding. My children went there for 2 years and have now moved on to Middle School. I have only good things to say about this school. Their PTO is outstanding. I was not on their board, but they were very thankful for anyone who volunteered. The PTO are not cliquish. They just love helping the school and the children in the school. Thank You West View!!!
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

WestView is an outstanding elementary school! The Administration and teachers never stop working to make sure ever student has the best chance to succeed. We moved to our current neighborhood so that our now 5th grader could start kindergarten here. We also have a 1st grader here, and both boys have had an incredible educational experience. And the best part is...they both love their school!!!
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

My children began attending West View in January of 2012 following our move to Spartanburg from Birmingham, AL. Hands down, WV is the best elementary school any of my four children have attended. The entire staff is superior. Getting involved - spending time doing volunteer work, choosing to be of service - all I can say is that opportunities abound for anyone ready and willing to step up, put yourself "out there" and get busy.
Submitted by other on September 25, 2013

I am a grandparent of a West View Elementary student and this is the second time around for our family to be involved. This school is changing with the times to have a more Global outlook in its approach to teaching. The make-up of the student population is very different than it was 20 years ago and adjustments are being made. One idea this time around that is very nice is to offer more varied clubs of interest to students who may not be in the Horizon program and may not have home opportunities to try varied avenues whether a cooking club or a cultural dance group. As a parent or grandparent you can be as involved as you want to be in your child's life and it is up to us to make that happen. I like the idea of my grandchild being exposed to many different cultures and hopefully will be a better citizen because of it. Our eyes need to be opened, our ears need to be listening,our hands need to be working together and our hearts need to go out and support our school. signed, a Grandma
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

I am a parent to a West View student and feel that this school is an excellent school and deserves extremely high ratings. Not only are the teachers fantastic, but the front office staff is amazing as well. Letitia and Lois are so very understanding and caring, not just to us parents but to the kids as well. Any time I call or am volunteering, Lois treats me with kindness and makes me feel right at home! She also treats the students as if they were her own and talks to them in a caring and loving manner. West View truly could not have a better staff. My child loves going to school there and I am very happy with it as well.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

I am a parent at West View Elementary School and I am very offended by the last persons comment and could not disagree with it more!!! You in no way, shape or form have to be a certain type of parent to be involved. With close to 900 students we value parent involvement and need parent involvement to keep some of our programs going!!! I know this from experience and being part of the PTO...every PTO opportunity we get we ask and beg parents to donate one hour of volunteer time a year!!!!! We pride ourselves in having new parents volunteer and hearing how much they have enjoyed the opportunity and many times it leads to them volunteering more and more!!! It is not remotely clickish.....we have people write down their names, contact info, and what they would like to volunteer for and we call them or email them....not knowing or caring what they drive, what color they are, or any of that silliness. We are a very diverse school and we open up volunteer opportunities to everyone!!!!! Once again with close to 900 students we need parents help. As far as fundraising and pictures....every school does pictures...don't buy them if you don't want them. Lastly..our 3 Principals ROCK!!
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

Westview, academically, is a great school. I'm rating it low on principal/parent involvement because you have to be a certain type of parent to be allowed to be involved. It is horribly clique-ish (think white, blond, soccer mom, minivan and you will have a good picture of the parents that are allowed to be involved). I volunteered for simply classroom helper 3 years straight and was never called once. The fund-raising in non-stop all year long (ex. 3 separate school pictures, one for fall, one for holiday, one for spring) which ultimately makes you feel like you are getting nickel and dimed to death. Very frustrating experience this has been.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2011

This school is great academically, but needs to pay more attention to the minority students. Also, staff/principal seem to be very "click-ish"
Submitted by parent on December 16, 2010

Caring Staff and excellent parent participation. The principal is fully invested in the children's experience. This school has exceeded my expectations. .
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2010

I have had three children attend West View Elementary School. They are honor students due in great part to the support and encouragement of the teachers at West View. Teachers believe in children here!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2010

West View Elementary School is an excellent establishment offering incredible opportunities for studnets and housing the finest teachers in the state of South Carolina!
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2010

I have two daughters who have excelled in school due to the administration and teachers at West View Elementary School. As a parent with high expectations, this school has exceeded them by chanllenging and supporting my girls. They are stronger students due to the leadership examples and enriching content received at West View Elementary School.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2010

This is an excellent school. It is quiet when you walk in and learning is taking place. It is safe and inviting there.