Loma Elementary School

10355 Loma Lane

Spring Valley, CA 91978

School District

La Mesa-Spring Valley
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 08, 2023

My little ones absolutely love Loma Elementary and don't want to go visit their grandma and miss out on any school. They are a bunch of nerds... lol... but I'm glad they found a place to love and grow in.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2018

If you want your child to grow and feel comfortable leaving them at school then take them somewhere else.
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2015

My son is a kindergartner here at Loma, and I have been SO impressed with the staff and principal involvement at this school! They truly care about each and every student and I feel like my son is thriving here. I have two younger children that will be attending here as well and I couldn't be happier.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2015

This school is great! Yes, the drop off and pick up is a nightmare - just get there early and get in line. Our favorite has been second grade. There are 2 teachers that share a class and they are wonderful! They are so upbeat and kind, not grumpy and burned out like other teachers we have had. Thank you room 6 for embracing the job as a teacher and producing caring and smart students!
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2015

My son goes here and it is definitely a fantastic school. The school has only one entry and exit and the principle is there every day walking every child to the car and she even knows most of them by name. I see some reviews here stating otherwise but I have not seen this happen at all - as a matter of fact I was late picking up my son (forgot it was minimum day) and one of the women in the office stayed with him until I got there and apologized for my lapse of judgement. All of the staff gets to know the kids and will address most of them by name, its very good to see this type of care taken for the kids. Please do not hesitate to send your kids here, its one of the best schools around the area.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2014

My children have been attending this school since the 2009-10 school year and I am happy with the teachers and staff. I do think they need to be more strict with misbehaved and unruly children. The parking is a nightmare and they should open up the lower dirt field below the lower playground so parents and family can park there. There's always double parking, illegal handicapped space parking and parking in non authorized spots. Not education related, but annoying. As far as the lady complaining about her son being picked up by "another family", he was picked up by his baby sitter, NOT a stranger. There was a total lack of communication on the mom, baby sitter and the school. So please understand This is not a dangerous school and I have no fear of my children being signed out to "another family". I firmly believe if you want your children to succeed then the parents need to be involved.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2014

The Principal at this school is the WORST! Melody Belcher believes that the school is not responsible for your children once the school bell rings and class is dismissed !!! She put that in writing! They have had several children taken by people who are not on the approval list and the school has even put children on buses who don't ride the bus.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2014

i work for the school and must say not just because i work there but it is true when i say the teachers are caring and really are there for the students
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2013

Loma is a GREAT SCHOOL!!! We have been here for 5 years and we LOVE IT!!! The Teachers and Staff are Great! Never had a problem. Always Helpful and Supportive!!! The ESS program at Loma it's Great too!!! A++++++++
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2011

This is an amazing school! We have been there for 5 yars now and I love it. My child has excelled in all ereas and the teachers are amazing. There have been some changes ,but all to the good. And I love the famly activities they have through out the year.It leaves our children with good memories of what grade school was to them and a desire to learn so they can have an amazing future.
Submitted by other on February 06, 2011

I don't like this school at all. I have a little sister that goes there. This "Great" school is really not that great. There are a number of things that I can think of that need changing. I don't understand how this school, to other people, seems so darn amazing. Anyway, this school is just not what elementary schools should be like.