Kettering Elementary School

11000 Layton Street

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

School District

Prince George's County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on March 04, 2024

In my 50 years of teaching as a sub I have never met such disrespectful and disgraceful children in my life!!! The 5th graders are HORRIBLE they scream they shout they curse, they fight . THE WHOLE SHABANG. For your safety and your child’s safety never send your children to this school EVER.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2023

This school is horrible, My child hates coming to school every day never a day in her life this school year has she come home and told me "hey mommy I had a good day today!" NEVER, she had a whole nervous breakdown recently AT school crying shouting/screaming, a few other students were also done and had finally snaped.
Submitted by other on March 02, 2023

Hi I use to go to this school from k-5 and it was really the best and I´m almost in highschool and I think you should send your child here
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2023

FOR YOUR CHILDREN EDUCATION AND SAFETY DO NOT SEND THEM HERE!!! THIS SCHOOL PROMOTES FAILURE!!!
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2019

My overall experience has been better than I expected. My son previously attended a private school but I feel he is getting a better, well-rounded education at KES. He LOVES his school! The small class sizes, secure school grounds, engaged parents and attentive administration are all major pluses for KES.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2019

Poor. The teacher treats 5 and 6 years kids like they are not supposed to have bad days. I am very disappointed and my daughter doesn’t like the teacher anymore because of how she treated her when she was sick. She mad my daughter sick in her chair put her head down like she in some kind of punishment while her class mate are playing next to the teacher. My daughter was crying the whole time.
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2018

I was pleasantly pleased, any and every concern I've had has been addressed. The school provides many opportunities for parents to come and participate. Each time I have I have come, I often see some of the same parents as before and the teachers are very appreciative of the support.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2017

As a parent and an educator, I can say that Kettering is failing our children. My child was assigned to this school, as we recently moved to this area, and while the Admin does a good job with bulling/behavior issues, the school overall is FAR behind academic growth and development. Further, there is no apparent evidence of lessons that incorporate creativity, universal learning strategies, or variations in teaching techniques that appeal to diverse learners. The primary focus of my child's day to day school life has been dedicated to "Red, Yellow, or Green" behavior checks. I am trying everything in my power to get my child OUT of this school before the year ends.
Submitted by other on July 12, 2012

Kettering has changed for the better I have been at kettering for 3 years and i am proud to say that it was the best years I have spent at any school.The teachers communicate with parents,students are engrossed in the curricullum.Its surely not as ghetto as people think it is. Principle Talbert is really doing a good job. I loved my time being there made really good friends and just loved the experience and they have hands on experience field trips at the end of curriculum.