Waterloo Elementary School

10457 US Highway 221 South

School District

Laurens 55
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 19, 2021

The teachers so far have been wonderful, office staff not so much. They are rude when calling in or coming into the office and clearly do not need to be working with people! My oldest has had no issues in the two years she's been attending, but it has been one problem after another with my youngest. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 4 when he was in 4K and the teacher continuously singled him out rather than trying to help him. His kindergarten teacher actually told me if he wasn't medicated to not send him to school because she couldn't handle him. The teacher he has this year has experience working with children with disabilities and ADHD like my son, so she understands and has tried her best to work with him. My child's doctor wrote a letter of recommendation to get him on an IEP, yet the school told me he didn't need that and instead put him on a 504 plan. The school has no resources as far was helping students with learning disabilities or those that are "different" than the normal student. I feel as if he is singled out and punished for his actions instead of them being understanding of his issues and trying to help him when needed. I attempted to transfer both of my children to another school in the district, but I was quickly shot down with no explanation other than "not approved".
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2021

My child’s teacher truly cares about my child and her education. My poor rating does not reflect the teachers in any way. It is more for the office staff. Rude, short, and cold to anyone who comes in. Use to feel welcoming. Worst part is the new Principal was standing there when his office staff decided to get short and rude with me. He did nothing. Starting to think he cares more about how he looks on social media than how the school is actually ran
Submitted by other on May 16, 2020

This school is a much better place since a new principal was put into place in 2017. She has turned a lot around. Visitors, especially parents, like being at this school now. The atmosphere is now inviting, positive, and centered around students!
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2019

Absolutely horrible! Staff violated many of my child's rights. Upon advocating, I was met with retaliation in truly despicable forms. Never would I allow my children to attend this school!
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2018

Below average due to the teach and there behaviors