Killearn Lakes Elementary School

8037 Deer Lake East

School District

Leon
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 21, 2022

Our experience at KLES so far has been very positive. My family moved to Tallahassee and researched many areas before making the decision on where to live, based mainly on the schools my children would attend. The teachers, administration, and staff are all very friendly and I have been overwhelmed so far with the amount of communication I've received from their classroom teachers, which is WAAAYYYY more than the school in our prior state. I love that my kids get to receive instruction in several different "specials," including art, music, PE, and guidance every day of the week. My kids are happy to go to school every day, and they continue to have their love of learning fostered.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2022

As a parent with a child that has special needs we have had a great experience the past 5 years at KLES. Teachers and administration have been understanding and supportive during our journey to diagnose and find accommodations for my son.
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2018

Very Disappointed in my kid teacher. No fare grades
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2015

I love Killearn Lakes Elementary , the staff and teachers are all awesome. My daughter was a student there and now my youngest son is a student and I am truly appreciative of the hard work of the entire adminstrative and teaching staff.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2014

Perfectly stated - great teachers, involved parents, great facility. I didn't get to rate the front office staff, they are usually rude and I don't look forward to interacting with them, which is a shame, because they are a bad first impression for a great school.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2014

We recently moved to Tallahasse from out of state and chose the Deerlake neighborhood because of the top-rated schools. We were very impressed with Killearn Lakes Elementary. Our daughter came in mid-semester 5th grade was behind Florida standards in math and reading. After her teachers got to know her a few weeks, we had a conference and made a gameplan to get her up to par. The teachers made themselves available for her as she came in early everyday for extra help. Today, my daughter graduated with a 3.66 GPA fully ready to matriculate to Deerlake Middle School. I cannot say enough about the superior quality teaching and curriculum at KLES. The teachers were very timely, informed and friendly in their responses to any and all inquiries I had. I can say without hesitation that your child will receive a fine education at KLES.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2013

My kid told the principal that if the classroom were a color, it would be gray. The principal listened. And did absolutely nothing to change the situation. Nothing. For a year. My kid gradually changed from a youngster eager to learn, who enjoyed KLES, to one who cried at the thought of returning to school the next morning. My kid started calling KLES "Camp Nightmare", during a developmental stage that should have fostered hands-on learning, creativity, self-expression, academic discovery. Instead, despite repeated requests for help, my kid spent a year learning to hate school. An optimal learning environment for every child? Or just for the principal's child? Yes, *her* kid was sitting in a different classroom every day, with an engaged, stimulating teacher. Meanwhile, my kid (I was told by the principal), might have a stern boss someday so the "gray" classroom should be seen as a helpful life lesson. If it was so helpful, why wasn't her kid forced to endure it? What a hypocrite. It's been a few years since this experience with KLES, and I still seethe when I think about it. Bottom line: KLES is all about which teacher you get. Pray that you get a good one.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2011

Though my son had one passionate, dillegent and nurturing teacher, in the 3 years he attended KLES, the others were arrogant, and appeared to be there for a pay check. The administration seemed intent on only maintaing their rating, by requiring "teaching to the test." Front office staff also, were very arrogant. This school is good, if you are looking for the superficial
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2011

The test scores are reflective of the gene pool of this area and the parenting in this affluent area. The teachers are mediocre, and only focus is FCAT. The principal is a power-hungry, vindictive, rude and haughty individual who when called out wrong: idea of "apology" is "I'm sorry you misunderstood me". No, you were clearly understood and WRONG. Her main skill seems to be rolling her eyes. Very disgusted with this administration, especially when best interests of children placed behind principal's ego.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2011

great teachers, involved parents, great facility. I didn't get to rate the front office staff, they are usually rude and I don't look forward to interacting with them, which is a shame, because they are a bad first impression for a great school.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2010

Teachers at KLES are loving and caring. They teach with great professionalism, yet show each child they are unique and special. The school maintains it's excellant rating by treating each student with respect and great expectations.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2010

KLES is a good school, with dedicated teachers, a supportive administration and involved parents. Art and music and technology and P.E. round out the curriculum and are not fluff - the level of instruction in these non-core areas is in-depth. The reason for only 3 stars is complex: (1) shouldn't this be the average for all schools? Just because KLES is doing a pretty good job doesn't mean KLES is above average...shouldn't being pretty good be about the middle of the curve? Above average would include: Foreign language, more hands-on learning, student teacher or teacher's aid in each classroom to help the teacher...those things would make a school Above Average (2) handling the pressure of FCAT is starting to wear down the school - the administration, the teachers, the staff and, most significantly, the kids are tense and on edge because of an inability to handle the pressure. Blue Ribbon not!
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2009

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Submitted by parent on May 02, 2008

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