Redland Elementary School

495 Scholars Drive

School District

Elmore County
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 18, 2024

My experience with this school for the past 2 years honestly has been very below what I expected out of "such an exceptional school". Have discussed NUMEROUS times that teachers should follow IED guidelines and they don't, my son still gets marked off for things that in his IEP says specifically he isnt to be counted against for his grade. The front desk ladies are very untimely, called 2 hours in advance to have my son be a cart rider and he was still put on the bus because they didnt give his teacher the notice until AFTER bus riders were leaving. The amount of bullying at this school is RIDICULOUS and nothing is ever actually done about it, and if there is discipline its obviously not enough since the SAME students continue to do so. If I could have reliable transportation, i would seriously transfer to Weumpka Elementary just due to the better environment and the less amount of "GIVE US MONEY" that the PTO and the school in general does as well as the more family oriented events that WE hosts. Redland's "Read-A-Thon" is a JOKE and doesnt even reward the kids for actually reading. And every event only rewards the kids who bring in more cash instead of what the event is supposed to be about. It's honestly, disgusting how this school is ran and presents itself as more of a "give me give me money" popularity contest instead of an actual school that cares about the kids education. This school has been given SOOOOO much in grants and in funding but yet still not even a year after having a STATE OF THE ART all inclusive playground built out of a selected grant, they were asking for MORE money for a playground I honestly havent even seen built anywhere on the grounds. WHERE IS THIS MONEY GOING IF NOT TO THE KIDS???
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2024

If you are an active and participating parent, you will love this school. They do an excellent job in communicating through remind on a daily basis as to what the students are doing. All of my children's teachers also put out monthly calendars of their learning objections. This school is ranked as one of the best public schools in the state for a reason. Negative reviews appear to come from parents with children that have disciplinary problems, and if discipline children and educating them is something you oppose... perhaps this school isn't for you.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2023

Not, a military friendly school. The principal to staff not very customer service oriented . When picking up your kids from the office Redland ElementaryDoes not id everyone. Which I let the Counselor know, for safety reason everyone needs to be id. This school needs to be more diversified starting with race first and foremost.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2021

The only people that think this is a great school have nothing to compare it to. Students have chrome books but all the programs used are monotonous & repetitive. Lots of busy work. Not academically challenging. Teachers behave as if following an IEP is optional. My special needs child was in 5 days of in school suspension the 2nd week of school. The teachers are just showing up & teaching to the annual testing. They use no creativity to engage & excite students. We are going back to private school next year
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2020

We’ve had 2 children go to Redland and we’ve had a great experience!
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2019

So far my experience with this school has been very unpleasant.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2016

This school has great staff and faculty. They do a great job of keeping the kids safe and have even won an award for having such high safety ratings. Teachers are easily accessible and communicative. I have not heard of any disciplinary or bad behavior issues nor anything that would cause alarm to parents leaving their children there for school.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

My experience with this school was not great last year, but I think it was specific to my son's teacher then and his own personal problems. This year we have very high hopes because his teachers are great and the way they run the fifth grade classes teaches them responsibility without giving them too much to handle for their age group. I do think the some of the staff (including the principal) are actually too lenient on the kids who are misbehaving though.
Submitted by other on August 19, 2013

The kindergarten program is awesome especially Mrs.Pyles.My grandson is starting first grade there today.I am sending prayers up for the students and teachers.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2013

This school rocks! Great from top to bottom! We must have a full K-12 campus for our children!
Submitted by parent on July 11, 2013

Do you want to see successful public education? Visit RES. The parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and community work together. The results are happy, successful children who are eager to learn. Community members, impress upon our Board of Education, specifically Jeff Langham, Kitty Graham, and Larry Teel that our community desires a full K-12 campus!