Peter G Schmidt Elementary School

237 Dennis Street Southeast

School District

Tumwater
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 25, 2024

The teacher shave really great communication with us as parents. The school is creative, fosters a love of nature and friendship. Super pleased with our experience here.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2022

The teachers there are great! My friend works there.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2021

I went here as a child and it wasn’t great but my kids go here now and it’s absolutely wonderful. The current principal makes an effort to learn every kiddo’s name and make them feel welcome, smart, cared for, and safe. All of the teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. My oldest has been going here for 5 years now and we have yet to have a bad experience. We had issues with bullying that were immediately resolved. You can tell that each adult cares about every kid in the building. One of my children qualifies for extra help in reading and the progress she has made is remarkable. This truly is the best elementary school in the area!
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2019

My kids have all attended Peter G and had great experiences. The new school has all the amenities one could ask for.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2014

The school is terrible. The principal discriminates against students he personally picks out. He is bad at dealing with bullying and harassment he won't adress every situation and only focus on the kids he wants. And he suspends them and when getting a student's statement he writes down what he wants and doesn't even come close to writting what the kid is saying.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2014

I think the parents and teachers work well together, and the principal works hard to ensure every student is treated fairly. I love the activities day they have for special needs children as well since I have a child with autism.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2013

Worst experience ever, school is not capable or knowledgeable of assisting children in special education (e.g. has limited programs and staff with minimal if any experience).
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2011

I had one student attend k-6th and did pretty well academically. Was bullied from time to time and was really left to parents to deal with. We had a second child make it to 2nd grade and litterally had to pull her out of school and relocate our entire family because of bullying. The schools counsoler, principal and staff were all USELESS, in dealing with the problem child. Avoid this school if your concerened for your childs safety at all, because they will only pretend they're dealing with the issues and pat themselves on the back all while doing nothing. The teachers cant seem to keep a handle on problem students or do anything passed rearanging desks.
Submitted by student on June 25, 2009

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Submitted by student on November 15, 2008

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