Stanley Elementary School

1712 South 17th Street

School District

Tacoma
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 15, 2023

I have had 7 kids attend this school within the past 4 years and unfortunately our family has not had the best experience. There are very few caring teachers/staff, parents voices are not heard when it comes to concerns/safety for our children, they don't contact parents regarding issues at school, they don't care about issues the students are dealing with, bullying is tolerated, staff members encourage students to try sexual acts upon other students during school hours if they're unsure of their own sexuality. The list goes on. I do not recommend this school to anyone looking in the area. Please do research before sending your child here.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2021

This school is not concerned with the over all health and learning if the child. Stanley staff made a complaint that was full of lies and very misguided and unprofessional comments against me. I blame the leadership of the school for this. If you have an option send your child to another school especially is they are disabled.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2018

My youngest has been at Stanley for two years and has had a great experience. He has made friends, learned so much and developed strong relationships with his teachers.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2015

Love principal Mrs. Johnson. She's gregarious, fun yet firm with her students. She expects best effort from not just her students but her faculty as well. Each teacher is obviously very caring and loves teaching. You can feel their passion for success. We had a choice to go to a Montessori school or traditional school and no doubt we made the right choice. Stanley instills good work habits that will follow these kids throughout their lives.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2015

Stanley is the BEST school ever! My children are adopted and came from a very tragic living situation. Because of the neglect they encountered, having clear direction and an organized school is very important. Stanley is not just organized/regimented, they really care about their students. Principal Mrs. Johnson knows every student's name as well as their parents. She tells each kid she loves them which is obviously with her gregarious nature. Each teacher has a high level of experience with various child personalities and strive to teach each child in a way they can understand. Classes are on the smaller side which enables them to do this. I can't say enough wonderful things about Stanley. Some children need more oversight and compassion. This school has both.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2015

I love Stanley Elementary School for my young kindergartener! The principal is extremely dedicated, kind, and wonderful to all the children. She has a fun personality and knows all the kids by name. She is absolutely incredible, and the school is lucky to have her. My son's teacher, Ms. Adams, is also amazing! She is the perfect kindergarten teacher, and my son absolutely adores her. She is patient, caring, and consistent with all of her children. They both do an outstanding job!