Chester E. Jordan Elementary School

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I completed my school counseling internship at this school, and I truly had the best experience. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported. The school counselor I worked with is absolutely amazing; knowledgeable, compassionate, and always willing to guide and mentor me throughout my training. The leadership team was incredibly supportive and consistently encouraged my growth as an intern, making me feel valued as part of the school community and their team.
The teachers were also very supportive, always open to collaboration and providing learning opportunities that strengthened my experience and professional development. Every staff member I encountered was kind, patient, and welcoming, which created such a positive and nurturing environment. This school truly prioritizes teamwork, student well-being, and professional growth. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to have completed my internship here and would highly recommend this school to any future interns, professionals and students.

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The counselor is amazing, she is always willing to help and is readily available when my child needed support. She makes school feel like a safe place for learning. Mrs. Rodriguez is kind, caring and always has an open door for students and parents. She has wonderful lessons to help students learn how to cope with stress, anxiety and other personal issues. She is very quick to respond to parent emails and phone calls, always making sure that I feel heard when I needed help with my child. She also helped connect me with resources, such as therapy at no cost.

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The staff is incredibly supportive and always willing to help. My son was struggling with reading, and during a meeting with the assistant principal, instructional coach, and his teacher, a clear plan was created to support him. The instructional coach worked with him several times a week, and we saw meaningful progress. As a parent, I highly recommend this school.

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I am very impressed with the leadership and administration at this school. When discipline issues arise, the administration acts quickly, decisively, and fairly. Concerns are taken seriously, communication is clear, and immediate action is taken to ensure student safety and maintain a positive learning environment. In addition, the administrative team is highly visible at all campus events, classrooms, and activities, showing their strong commitment to students, staff, and families. It is reassuring to see administrators who are present, responsive, and committed to high expectations for behavior. This level of accountability and involvement creates a respectful school climate where students can focus on learning and families feel confident that their children are supported and protected.

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Our experience with the Librarian Program at Chester E. Jordan has been truly outstanding. The library is a vibrant, welcoming space that consistently offers meaningful activities for students and families, fostering a strong sense of connection and community. Our librarian goes above and beyond to create an inclusive environment where a love of reading thrives. Through engaging programming and a warm, inviting atmosphere, the library has become a cornerstone for building a lasting culture of literacy.

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Chester E. Jordan has a lot heart. You feel it as soon as you enter the school. Keep up the great work!

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Posted: February 18, 2019

I come from a "No Homework, Yes Family" type school previously and loved it. I wish this district supported this "No Homework" idea.

Posted: February 18, 2019

My son has had a great experience in his 1st grade class, Mr. Lopez. He is very hands on and motivates the students. Very structured and firm!

Posted: February 18, 2019

I'm not sure the type of program the school implements but I have heard my son talking about "perseverance" and "legacies" which I KNOW he is learning at school!

Posted: February 18, 2019

I really like the many events the administrators have held that include the family.

Posted: February 18, 2019

My son had a situation where another student was bothering him. I contacted the school and they called me, spoke to my son and the other child. I felt supported

Posted: February 18, 2019

I would rate this school as: Good!

Posted: January 22, 2019

My son hasn't had any incidents with bullying but I think their "Friend Bench" helps . My son sat on the bench on the 1st week of school and other kids came to talk to him.

Posted: January 22, 2019

My son has felt welcomed and part of the school. As parents, I have really enjoyed all the family events they have had. They have had festivals and breakfast events. My son is really excited for the upcoming Mother/Son dance. GREAT JOB LIONS!!

Posted: January 22, 2019

My son struggles with reading and I feel that the teacher really targeted reading with adjusting his homework!

Posted: January 22, 2019

Posted: January 22, 2019

I had never seen a campus teach character traits. My son has come home and talks about how they talked about kindness, integrity, etc. I asked a school personnel and they explained their approach through social emotional lessons. GREAT IDEA!! I hope he carries these habits once we deploy again.

Posted: January 22, 2019

This is our 3rd school 4 years and I like how the administrators are visible. I hadn't seen a principal in any of the other schools. I like to see them when I drop off my son and as I pick him up.

Posted: January 22, 2019

My son's teacher has really helped him with his reading disability. He's not on grade level yet but I have truly seen a great improvement working with the dyslexia teacher and his 3rd grade teacher.

Posted: January 22, 2019

Amazing! Love this school and truly enjoy that my daughter has wonderful people that truly care about her education

Posted: January 22, 2019

My daughter is in Kinder and the teacher ensures that her students have the resources to continue their learning at school. She has an excellent system in place while communicating with parents and letting us know of their progress.

Posted: January 22, 2019

My daughters teacher is amazing! She truly cares about her students and their academic achievements. My daughter has learned so much in just a couple of months.

Posted: January 22, 2019

My daughter comes home and shares with me about what they learn. She knows how to be kind, how to be respectful and what things she needs to do to make those things happen. The counselors are one of a kind

Posted: January 22, 2019

Whenever I have a concern, the schools administration always follows up and makes sure the problem is solved. I always see them in school functions and the relationship they have with the students is amazing

Posted: January 22, 2019

I have a friend who’s son is in a special program and she always shares about what wonderful things the campus is doing to facilitate his learning

Posted: January 22, 2019

Students get SEL lessons every week that shows them how they should treat each other. Kindness is key!

Posted: August 23, 2018

Too much bullying from children and even from teachers and staff. Kids ask someone for help and they are then called tattletales and won't get them help. My children attended this school for 3 years and every year we had major issues with someone. My kids kids are at EPSD and they're loving it.

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Posted: November 6, 2017

Posted: November 6, 2017

This school is all about favouritism! It's a damn joke. Teachers are horrible as well. My kids were there 2 years and it was a nightmare for them. Now back at y.i.s.d sms they are happy kids. Every letter they would send out had wrong info on it, always making mistakes.

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Posted: September 30, 2016

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Posted: September 30, 2016

I'm so surprised by the negative reviews of this school, because we had such a great experience with it. My son attended kinder and first grade here, and he loved his teachers. For kinder, he had Mrs. Fernandez, and she was amazing! She sang to the kids, played the guitar, and really made learning fun. My son's first grade teacher was great as well. In fact, she recognized that he'd need a little extra to stay challenged in school, so she recommended him for their gifted and talented program. As a parent, I loved the added security measures that the school had in place, and I appreciated that the school was very organized and strict when it came to dropping your child off or picking them up. Overall, we really liked this elementary school.

Posted: January 25, 2016

Hooooorrible school. My kids also don't like it. It's true all they care about are the test scores and the absences kids have. Not friendly at all. Moved my kids 1 month later and they are now happy were they are.

Posted: December 11, 2015

This school is terrible. All they care about is their attendance and test scores. My kids have only been in this school for 4 months and they don't ever want to go. They loved school every year up until they attended Chester E. Jordan.

The assistant principal told me that security was highly important to them. They leave the front door unlocked and the main office door is unlocked as well. If kids can just walk out of the school in 1st and 5th grade, I'd say their security isn't important.

The communication is terrible on everyone's part who works there (i.e. administration, teachers & staff). I also want to say that the staff in the office has no clue as to what is going on. You go in and they look at you with a blank stare.

I would not recommend this school to anyone who asked, if they should send their children to Chester E. Jordan, and encourage them to explore any and every other option they can.

Posted: July 25, 2014

My son required more help to learn in different areas and I did not find the help that I expected. I have a medical record that explains that my son requieres more help to learn but when I asked for help the principal as well as the person who recollects information to accept my son in special education look like to be too busy to hear me. Also, the administrative staff is helpless

Posted: April 2, 2014

My daughter is 9 and has been attending this school for the last 2 years. We are originally from Virginia. In Virginia they have amazing schools so I didn't even think of being concerned about sending her here. How wrong was I? Completely, utterly wrong. All this school cares about are the test scores for the state. That is literally all they do. Review for test, review for test, review for test. Oh, and they are also hardcore on attendance. Not for the kids benefit of course but because it reflects well on them. I have never considered sending my kids to a private school or homeschooling them so much. They don't even have art at this school. Who doesn't have art?? My youngest daughter is supposed to be starting here next year and I am honestly considering taking out a loan for private school. What is more important than the foundation of your child's education? This school slaughters it. The only reason I give 2 stars is because my daughter did have a very nice teacher last year. She seemed to actually know what she was doing.

Posted: August 10, 2013

The teachers are passionate about teaching, my son has had a great kinder and 1st grade experience. The school prides itself on it's anti-bullying program and it's safety, I'm especially impressed with the drop-off and pick-up system given how many students are there.

Posted: July 21, 2013

The school looks nice from outside. The teachers are not so great. I went to a parent/teacher conference and the teacher started arguing with the child in front of the parent. Then she started in on my child and I told her what she had said in an email to both my child and me when she realized she was wrong but never apologized. The students bully each other and the teachers listen to favorites. If they see your child suffering in school and they know they need help the faculty refuses until it's in writing and then they only read bits and pieces without fully understanding the issue at hand. A lot of attitude in the office and the incompetence in the attendance office is mind numbing. The guidance counselors are great but 2 people can only do so much. Needless to say, my children would hace been better off learning from a homeless person than here.

Posted: July 20, 2013

Do not send your child to this school. Children are out of control. Teachers have no control over the classrooms. My child was bullied by both the students and the teacher amd nothing was done. In the middle of a meeting two teachers spoke Spanish in front of me thinking I didn't know what they were saying. Not supportive of military families and what the children go through.

Posted: June 4, 2013

Avoid this school at all cost! My children completed 2nd and 4th grades here and learned very little. A wasted year as far as their education goes. Absolutely zero communication on anyone's part (i.e. teachers, administrators, staff). Most were completely clueless about activities going on throughout the school year. Countless times we got the deer in the headlight stare. I would recommend homeschooling before I would recommend this sham of a public school. If I could rate zero stars, I would.

Posted: August 20, 2012

Mixed bag. Chester Jordan has some gifted, truly devoted teachers and an excellent counselor. The building is nice, but our experience with the administration was dismal. No PTA, no community atmosphere. Candy is used as a reward in the classroom. Our family attended Chester Jordan for 1 year. One teacher worked with us closely to help our daughter flourish. The other seemed too busy getting other kids up to speed to make time for ours. Both kinder teachers worked together to recommend both our daughters be moved to 1st grade mid-year, a transition that went smoothly at the time. The 1st grade teacher was firm and consistent, although her communication with parents was poor. Our kids didn't learn very much, but they loved school, so we supplemented at home. On requesting their academic records, we learned that the asst. principal had not done the paperwork to get our twins' grade placements updated. The new asst. principal did all she could during the summer to help us, but it was too late and our daughters had to repeat 1st grade at their new school. The GT teacher was professional and knowledgeable. We heard about many instances of bullying, despite efforts to reduce them.

Posted: April 24, 2012

Absolutely amazing school! The principle and teachers go above and beyond to give the children the best school experience and do so while giving them top of the line teaching. Their level of commitment and attention to the students is top notch! We will be moving out of the area soon and will be extremely sad to leave Chester Jordan.