Cornerstone Elementary School

1800 Chatham Avenue

School District

Fort Bend Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 23, 2023

Major concerns with unsafe driving not being addressed.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2023

As a parent of two children who attend at Cornerstone Elementary School (CSE), I cannot say enough positive things about this wonderful school. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed and supported by the staff and teachers. One of the things that really stood out to me about CSE is their commitment to creating a positive and inclusive school culture. They celebrate diversity and promote kindness and respect among all students. My children have made friends with kids from all different backgrounds and have learned so much about different cultures and perspectives. Finally, the community at CSE is truly special. Parents are encouraged to be involved in school events and activities, and there is a real sense of camaraderie and support among families. I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing school community.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2021

This is an excellent public elementary school with caring and accountable principals, counselor, teachers and staff. My 3 kids all thrived academically and socially there and went on to do well in middle school and high school.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2020

This is a great school. The teachers are engaged in your child’s progress and academic growth
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2019

No accountability from teacher or principal. Teacher is on a maternity leave & no substitute is added yet.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2015

Everybody is nice staff,Teachers but the only thing is bothering me that they don't allow the snack whatever kids wants to eat. kids are tired to eat cheez it and gold fish they are not eating their snacks :(
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2014

My son loves CSE, he spends 6 years here and will graduate this year. The teachers are great. Hard working and truly care/love the kids. My son loves to study because of them. I saw some negative comments below and really don't understand. My son enjoy the school so much!
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2013

My daughter had a blast last year in 2nd grade, she did not want the school year end. She loves her teacher and the classmates. The teacher covered all area very well, gave attention where the student was not as strong and discussed with the parents. My daughter remains to be one of the Honor Roll Students this year! :) She is looking forward going to 3rd grade!
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2013

The administration at Cornerstone is dismissive of any faults. They excuse questionable behavior of a certain teacher. Parents and students should not have to walk on ice by fearing that their child may become a target of a mean teacher. They continue to enable this lazy and aggressive teacher who spends most of her time deameaning students instead of teaching them. Parents have to supplement the lack of work that this teacher neglects to teach. How can a teacher get away without teaching? It seems like the administration is not fully engaged as to what is going on inside of the classrooms. This is how toxiferous teachers go under the radar for years because no one wants to speak up and administrators refuse to address problems. I'm not the least bit happy about students not learning and suffering under a teacher who is only there to pick up a paycheck. I'm shocked that this is even tolerated at this school because I have met some wonderful teachers there. There are too many great teachers out there. Why settle for one who clearly doesn't teach, is mean towards students, and is burnt out?
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2013

Since this school does not teach much, parents have to involve teaching kids. This school is for kids to play, not to study. The administration staffs are rude and the principal is so pretentious. Don't expect too much from this school. I am very disappointed.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2012

My son started in kindergarten and now in first grade. He loves going to school every morning to see his friends and teachers(Ms Hodson and Ms Pop). Most school teachers are young; full of energy and enthusiastic. Unlike some folks I consider that as an advantage. How can someone teaching the same thing from 80's adopts to nowadays kids? Newer teaching method and knowledge weight more than 'experience' in my opinion. My son's teacher is a very kind and loving person; she sends out newsletter every other week to keep us in the loop what's going on in class. I'm not sure how the other person has such bad experience toward the school(all negative comments seems from same family) Most parents I met are well educated (lot of asians) kids are polite. My son got pick on by a kid at beginning of semester. I told him he just have to learn how to deal with it, by making more friends and allies. Now he has several best buddies to hang out with in recess, the former bully kid is now 'cool' with my son. From that my son learned how to handle situation and gain confidences. If a kid can't survive in cornerstone, i seriously doubt he/she can do better in private school.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2012

I'm not impressed by the quality of education that my child is receiving at Cornerstone. This school will not be able to function if it weren't for the parents who volunteer. Since the school is under staff due to state budget cuts it's very disorganized. The school has many young inexperienced teachers, it's not a welcoming atmosphere, & the classrooms are overcrowded. Unfortunately, I find my child's kindergarten teacher extremely unbearable. She belittles & bullies her students. Administration is not proactive about addressing the issues regarding low quality teachers at all. The front office staff are very rude. It's really disturbing that a school will not admit to their own problems & that they're not addressing the issues of this one particular kindergarten teacher or the other bad apples like her. Administration just bury their heads into the sand & pretend that the school doesn't have problems. Also, you can forget about a support system at this school because if you have any concerns, then you're on your own. Even though there are a few okay teachers there, the bad ones overshadowed the good. My child will be attending private school in the Fall.
Submitted by other on October 17, 2011

It does not maintain it;s areas. The area around the goals are just dirt. They don't even try to maintain the school cleanness and cafeteria people don't clean well. But they have great teachers
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2011

Great school by our experience. Excellent communication from the teacher via email and daily folders. Always informed of what is going on. PTA provides frequent updates on social networking sites. Not sure which school the parent from June 22 is reviewing. Does not seem to be our or any of the other parent's experience thus far. Keep up the excellent job Cornerstone!
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2011

New school with inexperienced teachers. Teachers spend more time with behavior problems than actual teaching. Curriculum not challenging and my child didn't learn anything during his 1st grade. No homework due to a paper shortage. Principal doesn't possess strong leadership skills. Just makes announcements and waves his hand. Teachers don't tell parents when child has a problem during class. My child was pulling his hair and eating it for 3 weeks and she didn't think it was important to tell me. SHe only informed me during a conference and I asked if there was anything I should know about. School is overcrowded. Bullying and cussing are major issues. Not a good school to attend. Very disappointed. Moved to this neighborhood because it was a Fort Bend school.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2011

The students are very smart....mostly because of the good teachers and involvement of parents.....It's not yet not very well organized because it's a new school....my kids loves the school and they have improved substantially at every level and they have awesome teachers.....we are glad that we are at Cornerstone elementary.....
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2011

The only reason this is not one star is we lucked out and got an amazing teacher. The administration is awful. Disorganized and horrible communication. We rarely learn about what is going on (usually find out because of the board in front), had three different kindergarten teachers and never found out till after the fact. I could list so many examples that it would blow your mind! School is very unwelcoming, they do not want you there. Overcrowded, and no real plan to make it better other than for next year. Beware.