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Boone Elementary School in Austin, Texas

Boone Elementary School Detail

(512) 414-2537
8101 Croftwood Dr
Austin, TX 78749
Levels: PK-5
District: Austin Independent School District


Boone Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:13.4% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:34.3% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:10.8% (2008)
Hispanic:52.6% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:0.4% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:1.9% (2008)

Boone Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Boone Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-11-23
“As a parent of a Kindergartener I am very very pleased with our experience at Boone. I spend a lot of time there and have found the curriculum, the principal, and the teachers to be fantastic. The kids definitely come first at Boone.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-11-18
“I read some previous comments where parents felt their children weren't challenged at Boone. I think that is no longer the case since Boone received it's Exemplary rating. When comparing my older son's kinder experience to my youngest son's experience now, it's like night and day. My younger son in kinder is expected to READ. My older's son experience in kinder 3 yrs ago was mostly just learning the sounds of words and not really much of a challenge. My younger son was struggling a bit at first but now he has caught up and is thriving and pleased he can almost read. Other positive items about Boone are the great teachers (most have been here years) and the small class sizes, which really seem to help. All in all, we are very pleased with Boone.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-11-18
“Boone Elementary school is a precious community of loving parents, teachers, administrators and kids. Within the first month of my child attending kindergarten, the principal and asst. principal and my child's teacher all knew me by name. My children have been at Boone for three years now, and I am continually impressed by the ability of the teachers and administration to grow and adapt and individualize the education for each of my kids' needs, and provide a nurturing, happy environment for the whole family. I love Boone. I mean, Love. Love.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-11-12
“My desire for my child's education centers on excellence. My goal for them, and my hope for their school staff, is to go above and beyond in learning about each academic subject and demonstrating in projects, homework, and state testing that they mastered a subject. Unfortunately, AISD has accepted a lesser definition of excellence, and has chosen a new word to hide their priority on simply ensuring that no student fails. The exemplary status given to this school ought to reflect my expectation that my child actually excel. I have long been committed to working closely with my child to ensure that they meet minimum expectations of learning. I don't need the school to pursue mediocrity. I need the school to provide an atmosphere of true excellence. A school needs a vision that commits to high and a full menu of extra-curricular programs. Boone doesn't have this.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-11-09
“Excellent school. Teacher and staff are very attentive to my kids needs. School is actually under capacity which leaves plenty of one on one attention..Love love love boone.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-11-06
“My son is a 5th grader a Boone Elementary. My husband and I are so grateful to the teachers and staff at Boone. They are caring, dedicated and passionate about their students! Any issues or concerns we have expressed have been addressed immediately. My son is happy and thriving academically and in his own words, Boone is the best school ever!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-11-06
“My son has attended Boone since Kindergarten and he's in 3rd grade. He has Aspergers and is in the Gifted /Talented program as well. He is also in the SCORES program which is a program for children on the autism spectrum. I am very happy with the progress he's made improving his social skills since entering this program in 2nd grade. All of his teachers have been very supportive and flexible about his learning and gifted needs. The staff and administration are serious about clamping down on bullying behavior, so I see Boone as a happy, safe place for my son to be. One area that could be improved upon is the gifted program. There are more enrichment activities available this year, so we're hopeful. I've made a concerted effort to volunteer more at the school so I can support the staff and effect change in my own little way.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2009-10-24
“My child wasn't challenged in this school. Administration would not return phone calls. After five miserable months, we withdrew her. We found it overcrowded, and the teachers overworked.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-08-20
“Boone Elementary is a great school...'Exemplary' in fact! I couldn't be happier with the staff and the education that my son is receiving.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-07-08
“What a terrific school. The administration and staff are amazing. They are very hard working. My kids are so happy there.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2008-06-03
“I can't belive how much my son learned in a year! The staff at Bonne is fun, caring and work very hard to teach our kids. They make parents feel welcomed and I wont even consider moving out of the boone school district!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-03-01
“I love this school! I am stunned by the negative reviews. Sounds like some bitter folks didn't work well with the school. I hope you will believe my view. The teachers are great. They truly care about my children. They call me when they need to. They use email which is helpful for a working parent. The office staff and administration are terrific. They are nice, helpful and always willing to listen. The school does not focus on TAKS. The teachers are really good teachers and work hard to help my two children. I love Boone. Stop by and give it a try before you believe these negative reviews.”
This review was posted by a other.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-08-21
“I think Boone is a really great school and good teachers with great attitudes.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2007-07-24
“I absolutely love Boone. My son has been at Boone for the last 4 years. He has grown so much there and I must give Thanks to the Teachers, Counselors,Office Staff and everyone else. Boone is definately a family environment always there you the children and the families.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-01-04
“My son is a kindergartner this year at Boone. So far, things have gone well. His teacher is great and my son loves her. He seems to be learning a lot and loves being a Boone Bear.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2006-10-04
“My child was in this school for Kinder. He was rejected for the GT program, despite having a private evaluation that put him well into the GT range. He is now in fourth grade at a different school where his intelligence is valued and is a straight A student in an advanced program. Boone actually told me that my child, who was reading and understanding Harry Potter at the age of five (on his own), was below Pre-K level in reading. Unbelievable. This is not a good school for the academically geared child.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-06-27
“My twins just completed Kindergarten at Boone and loved every minute of it. Their teachers really nurtured them. They are very bright boys, and I never felt like other students or the teacher might be holding them back. I love the student diversity at Boone, and feel my sons are not only learning school subjects, but also great social skills. The TAKS scores, and recognized status speak for itself regarding Boone's academic performance. I love this school! My family will be moving to a different part of town, and I am considering requesting a transfer to Boone for them.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-30
“Boone Elementary is filled with women (and a couple of men) who love my kids like they were their own. Any concerns I ever had were dealt with in a caring but professional manner. Diana”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-09-07
“Boone Elementary is like one big family. Me and my children have always been treated with respect and so much compassion. The teachers are excellent and make such an effort to get your child to reach their goals and succeed in their most difficult subjects as well as subjects they're already good at. Staff and PTA make it possible for the Art, PE, and Music Departments function as well as they do. Parent participation is great, especially when it comes to functions and fundraisers like 'Snack & Track Day' and 'Boone Carnival'. I want to really comment on their PPCD Program- (Preschool for children with disabilites)Teachers in all feilds of that program work extra hard to teach your child to learn and grow from their disability to get to a higher level of education and succeed as they get older. Teachers, Staff, & Principal Myers- You're the best!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-08-13
“Excellent school. Caring teachers and leaders.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2005-02-09
“I added my review but did not see it posted so I am adding it again: Boone is a beautiful school on the outside, and it appears that the teachers do their job. However, my issue is how parents and families are treated. Schools need to understand that parents come with what they have, and often they are unaware of the help that is available to them...and are unaware of disabilities, dyslexia, and adhd. It is the school's responsibility to teach parents as they would teach their own students. It's not an 'us' against 'them'...and that is not the attitude to have. A school community should focus on helping and teaching one another. Parents should be part of the problem solving process..and the school should help to educate them if there are issues. Aren't we supposed to be partners in children's education?”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2004-12-02
“Boone is a lousy school. We have five good schools in the AISD, the rest are bad to awful. Boone rates awful. Tthey know this and they don't do anything to improve. Year after year they turn out poorly educated students no matter how much money we throw at them.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-10-08
“My son is 4 and is a student at Boone in the Early Childhood program. This is his 2nd year in that program and I cannot say enough good things about it. The teachers are patient and understanding as well as gifted educators with regards to children with special needs. The administration has been nothing but friendly, involved and supportive!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-09-17
“Teachers and principals at boone are cooperative. I don't always agree with the teaching methods or policies, but overall, i'm satisfied. What my child lacks at school, i make up at home. Teachers do not have the time nor the inclination to suggest your child may have emotional issues unless there is a real problem. Also, if you suspect that your child has adhd, it is your responsibility to schedule an appointment with a doctor. Don't blame teachers if you aren't doing your job. Sure, some teachers aren't what they should be. Expect that anywhere you go. And, as far as the boy who had three teachers in kindergarten? Classes were overcrowded (teacher #1); another class was made (substitute--teacher #2); then a permanant teacher was hired (teacher #3). And, the third teacher turned out to be a smart, compassionate woman who made great decisions regarding my child.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2004-08-09
“Boone does not have the right resources for kids with special needs, my son has dyslexia and they do not offer any programs that target his needs. The principal is very helpful and involved but the school does not get the resources that it needs from the school district to help kids like my son.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-07-20
“Boone has been a wonderful school for my daugher who will be starting 5th grade in August. She has had 5 great teachers and Boone is giving her a solid foundation for the future.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-05-11
“Boone has been a great school for my oldest son, he has thrived there. He is in the 4th grade now and has been A/B honor roll all year. However, my youngest son is in Kindergarten and it has been quite the opposite for him. It has been a struggle for him and I. I am not sure if it was a teacher/student clash, but I have decided to transfer him out. I love Boone, don't get me wrong, it has been a great school, it's just not right for my youngest son. He will be going to a blue ribbon school that is considerable smaller. My oldest son will complete 5th grade at Boone, I have many fond memories of Boone and will miss them greatly.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-02-11
“My son is currently in 2nd Grade here and has gone since Kindergarten. We love this school and are moving and will miss it very much. The principal and assistant are extremely good and all of his teachers have been outstanding so far. I would highly recommend this school and I cannot figure out what happened with the negative comment from another parent. I can only say that I personnally have not found any other parents who have not been happy with Boone. I suppose things could happen anywhere and you can never please everyone.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-01-20
“Outstanding teachers and staff. You can really feel the mutual respect between the adults and the students. I have been thrilled with all of my sons teachers, except for one. I find them all to be caring and involved and I recommend Boone Elementary.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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