Temecula Luiseno Elementary School

45754 Wolf Creek Drive North

School District

Temecula Valley Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 10, 2024

During this year's solar eclipse, the school's principal exhibited exceptional management by ensuring complete safety for the children, creating a memorable experience for them. The environment was meticulously prepared to enable students to gain a valuable scientific experience. The dedication to fostering a learning atmosphere while prioritizing student safety was evident, making it a remarkable event that combined education with safety measures effectively.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2024

My son is currently enrolled at Luiseno and we really like the education and support that he's receiving! We like both the teachers and Principal Russi. We've known her since our older sons' days at Redhawk Elementary and she is just as involved now as back then. The relatively high test scores give me hope that the progress between grades will be better reflected this year.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2023

I have 3 children - 2 who currently attend TLES and one former TLES student. We moved to Temecula just after the pandemic and knew no one in our community. After just two short years at the school, we feel like this has always been our school community. While TLES is a large school, the teachers, staff and admin really make sure that all students & their families are seen, recognized and made to feel part of our school community. We have a large and active parent community of volunteers from classroom volunteers to the PTA. Our admins (Mrs Russi and Mrs Frasher) greet the kids each morning by name and they engage with them throughout campus. They are not shut in their offices; they have their fingers on the pulse of the school and make a point to not just know but truly see each student. That is quite a feat with almost 800 kids enrolled! Our SEL team in Mrs Lisa and Mrs Kristy go above and beyond each day to help kids who maybe just need a little extra TLC in their day. One of our students was diagnosed with ADHD. Lisa and Kristy have helped to provide strategies and tools for our student to use both in and out of the classroom to be successful. I truly attribute our student’s success today to Lisa & Krusty’s efforts to help them. My students greet teachers, staff and admin alike with a smile (and most likely a hug as well) when they see them. Even our oldest comes back to visit their 5th grade teacher to just share about the newness of middle school. What a wonderful thing it is to see children truly connect with their teachers and not dread going to school each day.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2023

We are very impressed with the quality of teaching, attention our kids are receiving, and the level of family involvement at TLES. Every week there are several opportunities for the families to participate in school activities and parent volunteers abound in the classrooms. The principal greets every child by name as they arrive in the morning. The staff focuses on raising every child up to meet their maximum academic potential as well as citizenship, safety and social-emotional well-being. Teachers are responsive to parent questions and concerns. Our kids are in good hands at TLES and we are grateful to be a part of this community!
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2023

I am the mom of 2 TLES students. I am so grateful for this school, the principal, and staff. The principal Ms. Russi greets the students each day by name and is willing to stop and give them her time if she sees their upset. She is warm and loving and the kids can feel she is actively listening to them. The teachers care deeply about student needs. There is not a single teacher I would not entrust my daughters with. They are very engaging in their classrooms. The communication I’ve had with teachers has always been amazing. Im grateful to them for investing so much. The assistant principal Mrs. Frasher is always there with a loving smile. Any time I’ve seen her with a student she speaks so warmly to them. There is a ton of family involvement. I’ve loved watching my girls grow in this school. We came from a school where my daughter struggled with reading. TLES principal Ms. Russi got her into a program with Mrs. Albertoni and Mrs. DeBoe and it has helped her so much. To see them cheer on each students success is so special. As a parent I have found the administration and staff always helpful and cheerful. Thank you Ms.. Russi and Mrs. Frasher for all you do to invest in my daughters and all the students at TLES!
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2023

Luiseno elementary school needs to change their principal. This school use to be amazing before Mrs Russi came along. School ratings have drop significantly since she’s been the principal at Luiseno elementary school.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2023

I am a parent of a boy and girl at this school. Both our children are always happy to go to school. My children have really grown academically at this school. They both have a lot of support and wonderful teacher relationships. The school has helped them both achieve great goals and also focus on building their independence and confidence. They have dedicated educators at this school. Our daughter has difficulty at school, especially in focusing and in her writing skills, they have helped her tremendously in both aspects. They have accommodated her and embraced her tremendously. I can't thank the school enough on how great they have been with our daughter in helping her succeed. She is now striving and LOVES going to school! They support her greatly, and help her each step of the way to be successful. Both our children have confidence and great ambition to learn. We are very pleased with their achievements and with the great teachers and staff. Very happy and grateful both our children attend this school.
Submitted by parent on July 20, 2023

TLES is a wonderful school and both of my students love it! My oldest daughter has a learning disability and this makes learning a challenge. At TLES her teachers have taught her that she can overcome any challenge and that she "can do hard things." This mindset along with the skills and strategies she has learned have made her a more confident student and she has closed her reading achievement gap growing 4 reading levels over two years. The entire staff truly cares about each student and wants them to learn and grown during their time in TK-5th grade. I would recommend the school to any family moving to Temecula!
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2023

After returning from living in Japan, my daughters attended Kindergarten prior to us enrolling in Luiseno. TVSD approved their enrollment to the 1st grade however, after the first week, we received a call from the school stating they were getting put back into kindergarten because of their birthday in Oct. We pleaded with the staff to allow our daughters to complete an assessment test since they completed kindergarten. The staff would not budge and our daughters were forced out of the 1st grade. Our daughters complained about the low level of learning and were not being challenged. After 2 weeks we pulled them out and enrolled into a private school. Of note: all private school assessments, our daughters tested in the top percentile for 1st grade. Meanwhile the principal told my wife we would regret forcing our daughters to attend 1st grade elsewhere. Best choice we ever made and the Luisenos grade shows it.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2023

All four of my children attend Temecula Luiseno and we have been extremely pleased with their experience. They feel involved and cared for at school. They have all had different teachers and we have never been disappointed with our school year.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2023

TLES is an amazing school - we could not have hoped for a more caring, understanding, and engaging team. The leadership of the school by the principle and her team is fantastic; they instil a sense of positivity, energy, and community in staff and students alike. Equally, the classroom staff provide a warm and caring learning environment, which allows students to develop interests in a wide range of subjects. The emotional support provide is also excellent. It helped our child to reintegrate into the school environment (anxiety free) almost instantaneously; at times we thought this would be impossible. However, because of the patience, warmth, consideration, and dedication of all members of the team, our child's desire to attend school and learn has been reinvigorated.TLES really is a jewel in the crown of TVUSD. I cannot recommend this superb school more highly.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2023

I have had 2 kids go to TLES from Kinder-5th. I can’t express how much love I have for this school. The school was easy to work with in regards to both ADHD accommodations and food allergies. I volunteered a lot and was able to see their phenomenal teachers first hand. The entire staff, from all of the office to noon duties, were welcoming and caring to my children and me. I truly appreciate all they did to get my kids ready for middle school!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2023

We have two students at TLES (including one who just promoted this year) and over the last 6 years we have been so happy with the learning environment, the teachers, the principals, the staff, and the overall feeling of a tight community. We have never had a bad teacher, and any time we’ve needed support from staff, we have gotten it. Best elementary school ever!
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2023

TLES has the most amazing staff. They encourage a well rounded growth of each individual at this school. Also the PTA ensure the most opportunities for teachers and students to be supported and ensure a memorable school year. My children come home excited about their learning experience and never want to miss a day of school because they have something to look forward to each week. Academically, my children have excelled and aim for excellence in all that they do.
Submitted by teacher on February 24, 2023

My son attended TLES and loved every teacher he had. I am also a teacher at this site and feel so proud to be a part of TLES staff.
Submitted by parent on November 16, 2022

wonderful school, great teachers/staff, Perfect environment for kids education . My two kids are going to the same school and they love going there and we could see lot of improvements in their progress. I personally like this school overall for good education, teaching, family engagement.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2022

My daughter is completing kindergarten in a couple months and we love this school. She's having fun and being challenged at the same time. The school provides her with a great balance of the subjects while still letting be a happy kid.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2017

I can not thanks TLES enough for what help they have provided for my son. Moving from SD ; he was behind ; but they never discouraged him amd always encouraged him to keep going. With help from his amazing teachers and staff my little man is up to speed and passing kids now ;) Bullying is never stood for ; not the slightest bit! They will work hard like CSI to figure out who said what and get it taken care of so it never happens again! Mr. Dignan is the best (not only at getting cars to move) but he really connects with all his students and goes above and beyond to learn almost all their names;; and not just the trouble makers ;) The front office is always sweet and smiling like they actually do love their jobs :) so thank you TLES for always being there and always making us feel safe ...
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2015

My son's learning and happiness are important to the staff. They go beyond their duty to help the children to achieve their academic goals and teach them some values
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2015

They have a great staff and both my daughters enjoy going to school everyday. They come home excited and that in itself is very encouraging.