Research Indian Lakes Elementary School public Schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia

“I think this school is amazing. My brothers and I all went to ILES when we were kids, and now my oldest daughter is attending. When you see many of the same poeple working there after that many years, you just know they are doing something right!”

“My son transferred into ILES in the fourth grade from the Chesapeake school system. I have to say that the Special Education team is a stellar group of people. They took the time to really help my son not just function in the school (he's off-the-charts ADHD with OCD-type compulsions) but really succeed! He's gone from not being able to take a test without freaking out to scoring the highest in the class on some. His fifth grade teacher and the SE team never gave up on him, never got tired of helping him, and are the reason that I am so confident that he will continue to do well with his newfound confidence. They really need to let the kids have recess back, 10 minutes after PE is not sufficient. Test scores aren't everything. Studies show that children need recess, but I guess that hasn't filtered to the school board.”

“My son has attended ILES for 3 years. I really liked most of the staff although I felt let down by his second and third grade teachers. They had no follow thru when handling problems in the classroom. For example one said she would send notes home at the end of every week and didn't. Their library is fully stocked and their music teacher is wonderful. I do feel thought that there is not enough free play time and the kids get tired of being cooped up all day. Overall though I am pleased with the education he has gotten there.”

“Indian Lakes Elementary is well above average for public school systems in America. The academic programs ranging from Special needs to gifted schooling are well above minimum standards. While some additional extracurricular activities would be a bonus, the school does provide adequate availability in these areas. Staff and teachers are highly qualified and maintain open lines of communication with parents. Student to teacher ratio is good although not outstanding. Parents are fairly involved in this school with a core of a few highly dedicated parents participating often. Overall this school has to rate in the top 20% of elementary schools nation wide.”

“Indian Lakes Elementary has got to be the worse elementary school in Va Beach! My son transferred here from Strawbridge Elementary, an execellent school, for the 5th grade. He has declined so much since being here. He was constantly teased and bullied. With the exception of his homeroom and PE teacher, the staff was aware of this problem yet did nothing! As stated previously, they do not encourage parent participation, at least from some. - Anita Westmoreland”

“My son transferred to Indian Lakes Elementary in the third grade which was an ok year for him during the transistion. This year has been a surprise for us, his teacher does not like interaction with parents her communication skills are poor, and she does not encourage her students in a positive manner. We like the school itself [but] I am seriously considering not sending my other two children to this school.”

“My daughter has been a student at Indian Lakes Elementary since kindergarten. The staff and teachers here are excellent, and so very helpful and supportive. My daughter loves her school a lot! It will be hard to leave ILES next fall to go to Salem Middle School, but due to the wonderful foundation of learning she's recieved at Indian Lakes, my husband and I know that she will go on and become a successful, confident student next year. Parent involvement is excellent, and this school offers strings to fifth graders for free. My daughter has enjoyed playing the violin, and recieving free instruction twice a week. Next year she will go into orchestra at her middle school. Indian Lakes Elementary is the best!”

“We recently moved from a great elementary school in Maryland and I was nervous about how my kids would adjust to a new school. My concerns disappeared after we integrated into the Indian Lakes Elementary community. The administration, teachers and staff are all excellent role models for my children both scholastically and socially. I couldn't be more pleased with the transition to this wonderful community and school.”