Klondike Elementary School

3311 Klondike Road

School District

Tippecanoe School Corp
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 12, 2019

Klondike Elementary is an awesome school for parents who want their kids to excel academically, be responsible and respectful
Submitted by student on May 10, 2017

Klondike Elementary is a great school, but it has its flaws. The staff who is there to help students during lunch treats the students absolutely horribly and clearly hate their job. The principal, Mr. Peters, is really good and is constantly improving the school. All classes have a 'special' every day, which lasts about half an hour. These include music, library, gym, etc. The staff for all of these are great, but the computer lab special isn't very good. Of course, a student's experience will mainly depend on their main teacher. Unfortunately, the Middle School which students attend after 5th grade isn't anywhere near as good as KES.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2015

I feel very proud to have such a diverse, loving, child focused school in my community. KES has provided a safe, nurturing environment where my kids have thrived both academically and personally. Way to go Klondike teachers, staff and administrators for making a difference for our children!
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2015

Mr. Peters is Awesome! My main concern at Klondike is my daughter, who was made to play outside at lunch recess in December with NO COAT, she had forgotten her coat and was not aloud get it. The new assistant principal is not that nice, certain kids get told to stop running while she lets others run. Same goes with parent parking. I parked in a spot where the yellow was covered with snow so I didn't see it, she walked over and had me to move which made us late for school, then after the weekend I noticed someone else parked there so when I pointed it out, her exact words were " well they are still in their vehicle" yeah well so was I but she made me move. Just this morning we had another incident with parking, I was running a little behind, all the buses had left and the car line at the drop off lane was winding down, I parked in a handicap spot so I could walk my daughter to class quickly and she thought she had to inform me where I was parked and that she didn't like it but yet there was also another car parked in a handicap spot without plates or placard she said nothing to. The point being : unless you drive a new vehicle or are Hispanic, expect her to pick on you.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2014

My kid and my own experience with this school has been really bad. We quit after two months. Bullying is one big issue. The school is only interested in protecting itself from liability. I notice one other parent mentioned it too.
Submitted by other on April 29, 2014

Klondike is a very good school. they have terrific teachers, and they have a caring attitude
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2014

Wow. Excellent teachers, with very involved principal and assistant principal. Our kids (grades K, 2, and 5) are thriving here. After attending a top rated school in another state, I was very concerned about a high quality education for our children. We interviewed administrators and teachers in this district, as well as West Lafayette and LSC. Klondike was our pick, and we have been extremely pleased! Teachers are involved and caring. Our kids enjoy learning and are thriving here. (1 in high ability classes, another is in extra help classes). Great school with students from all over the world!
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2014

Klondike Elementary is an exceptional school. There is a very diverse student body, with many Purdue University employee's children in attendance, and graduate student's kids from many countries. I've volunteered at the school for a number of years and can attest to the caring, involved staff that make KES such a strong , supportive learning environment. Whether your child is accelerated or special needs, KES has established excellent programs to meet the needs of all abilities. I do wish that class sizes were smaller, my daughter is in a class of 25. Note: I am the parent of a child who is an accelerated learner, and I am also the parent of a child who is autistic, both attend KES and I am highly satisfied with their education and the school environment.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2014

I love Klondike Elementary for my kids. Some schools care more about ISTEP results and less about the overall health of your child. Kids with special needs sometimes fall by the wayside at schools where ISTEP testing is the most important thing. Not at Klondike. They have a great program for kids with special needs, and my daughter is thriving there. They also have an excellent program for gifted children. For those interested in diversity, Klondike truly is a melting pot. There are children from 54 different nations who attend Klondike. What I love the most, though, is the fact that the staff makes it a point to learn the names of every student in the school. There are nearly 1,000 kids in the school!
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

Klondike Elementry is the best school I or my children have ever attended. The teachers , principal and vice principal are unbeatable. The office and medical staff are fantastic. There is no better school .
Submitted by other on August 17, 2013

KES provided an amazing foundation for me. The forward momentum that I gained from my years here took years to be undone by the awful middle school. I am surprised to see KES with a GreatSchools rating of 4/10 at the time of this review. I know the teachers I had no longer work at KES, but when I was there it wasn't just that I had excellent teachers, but also an excellent environment and opportunities for learning such as the EXCEL program.
Submitted by other on June 06, 2013

Klondike kindergarten elementary. I am a grandparent of a little girl going into Kindergarten and want to know about her schedule and what she needs for classes
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2012

My daughter has attended Klondike for the last three years and I am happy overall with the school. Parents are very involved and the teachers do a great job of teaching. With Purdue Univ nearby, there is a lot of diversity in each classroom and my daughter has friends there from all over the world. The PTO sponsors many fun activities for the kids as well. My only wish is that class sizes could be reduced a little but I'm quite happy with the school and teachers.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2011

I too, have a "non-traditional" child. While his teacher this year has been excellent, we had numerous issues with his teacher last year, including an issue with bullying, that was never fully resolved. This school is more concerned with protecting itself from liability than being an advocate for parents and students.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2011

I first of all feel some more current reviews would be helpful. I have been very unhappy with my son's teacher this year and find her tone with me to be as if I am one of her 3rd grade students. Her teaching style is rigid and not very flexible to students who may not learn in a traditional way. I have tried to resolve the issues but sadly to no avail. Overall displeased with the schools way of handling my concerns and have even caught the school secretaries mocking children when they didn't know I was in the office. Disappointed.