Upper Lake Elementary School

679 2nd Street

School District

Upper Lake Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on March 25, 2024

Would not recommend at all. My sister attends this school and also use to attend to it so I know how it is. Safety: The safety in the school is not good I have heard that there have been lots of fights between the students and this is the elementary. Staff: The staff is will get students in trouble for the worst reasons. Then there’s the principal the principal has always made the year longer every year by adding more days to the year. She has stopped my sister from talking our language and got her in trouble for that and makes students have way to much work.School food: I feel that my sister has been getting food that is very unhealthy and just not cooked well. She has told me that she got a sandwich that was frozen with ice and chunky expired milk. Or they will be getting just will get lots of junk food.Family engagement: The school is very strict on people going on campus. We can’t take my sister to class or nothing because the whole school is fenced in even the entrance. They don’t let even the students own family come on campus.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2021

My kids have attended Upper LAKE Schools all their lives. My daughter is now a freshman and still remembers every teacher she had at the elementary school. She has always kept in touch in eith many of the teachers. She has social anxiety in large groups and this school was able to help her move past any issues she may of had.My son is still there and doing well. The small environment is perfect for him due to his high energy level. The teachers keep in contact with parents and you can always request a meeting If needed .
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2017

Awful, I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2014

Before ULES my son had major social anxiety. This school is small (only two classes per his grade) and a perfect fit for him. He went from dozens of absenses per semester to nearly perfect attendance. When he has had a problem with kids beeing too pysical or bullying, the principal dealt with it the minute it was brought to her attention. She has a zero bullying policy and enforces it well. The teachers are kind and dedicated and there is a lot of cultural diversity at this school. I wish we weren't moving, I'd love for my kids to continue attending ULES.