Peterson Elementary School

9710 West Central Avenue

School District

Wichita
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 26, 2022

My son has gone to person since the day he turned 3y/o. The Pre-K teachers were amazing. His Kindergarten teach is awesome. The front office is fantastic and we love it there.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2022

I agree with the other review except the new administrator is even worse than the last. The level of negligence is outrageous! Do not send your children here.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2017

horrible if possible DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOOL!
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2016

Wonderful school in a quaint neighborhood. Excellent, caring teachers and dedicated staff. The parent involvement in this school is some of the best I've seen.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2014

Wonderful teachers and my children learned so much. Great community involvement. The teachers work hard to help your children learn every day.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

My son is a 4th grader in 2013-14. Since entering kindergarten at Peterson, he has had 4 classroom teachers with at least 20 years' experience each, and a brand new teacher who was fabulous. The teachers and administration work well together and are very creative at figuring out ways to get kids more individual attention for subjects they struggle with. They're even trying a program that pairs older kids with younger kids who have behavioral issues so they can be role models. They're using paras all over the school to improve one-on-one teaching time, turning even large closets into classrooms. I am active in the PTO because I want to help this school remain great. Kansas schools are struggling financially because of the economy and Brownback tax cuts; they need financial resources for personnel and equipment to get this job done. I am very grateful for the dedicated staff at Peterson.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2010

My oldest started at Peterson in the fall of 2007 after a move from California; they were nothing but helpful and receptive. After two and half years we are still inlove with this school. My second child started K there this past school year and the teachers were AMAZING. They know their families by name and are very concerned with their students well being. I could not recommend a better school.