Flint Lake Elementary School

4106 North Calumet Avenue

School District

Valparaiso Community Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 15, 2020

We are having a positive experience at Flint. The PTO could be more inclusive, especially early in the year. They are not very inviting.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2017

I LOVE Flint Lake!! The principal, Mrs. Hawkins, is a great leader! She is kind and caring with the students, and always has time for parents' concerns. The teachers and support staff are wonderful, too. I have gotten to know a lot of the teachers through PTO activities, and I find them to be very dedicated to the students. My daughter just started 2nd grade, and loves going to school!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2016

Staff is cold and unsympathetic to families experiencing hard times. Not one single person reached out to help except to reprimand.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2013

My child's teacher, Stacie Pluskota, could not be a better teacher. She is wonderful. She's kind and attentive, but also firm and very organized. I go in once a week and help Ms. Pluskota with computer lab for 30 minutes. Some teachers like to utilize parent helpers, others do not. From what I understand, it's up to their discretion. The school seems to run well, safe, and my kid is learning and enjoying school. What more can a parent wish for?
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2013

My family loves Flint Lake Elementary! We have attended for four years now, and both of my children have had an exceptional experience. Great teacher to student ratio. There are plenty of aides that help with individual or group work. The teachers are fantastic!! The principal is friendly, informative, and approachable. He does fun stuff for the kids and creates a fun learning environment. I feel that the school is safe, and that it is truly a Flint Lake "family". I would highly recommend this school for familys in the Valpo area.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2013

Great school and teachers! Principal is a douche, I think perhaps he's on a power trip. Not helpful at all. Other then him nice school. Low teacher student ratio. Individual help if needed. Nice place for your child to get an education.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2012

Flint lake elementary used to be good when we had Mrs. Swanson as a principal, but since the new principal Dr. McCall has replaced her last year (2011), the school is longer safe for the children nor good as used to be. Our youngest child's experience at Flint Lake's was very sad and disappointing. We found that the Principal is very difficult to get along with, insensitive and rude. You learn very quickly not to question or query for there is price to be paid, generally by your child. We've never experienced such disregard for safety of the children. We would never suggest a student go to this school until the current principal is removed. We have heard of so much bulling between elementary students due to lack of supervision of the staffs, and the principal seems to not care about it. Also the classes are far too large, the lack of individualized attention is very disappointing. This school is horrible and students suffer.