Harrand Creek Elementary School
Enterprise, AL 36330
Phone: (334) 347-5383
Fax: (334) 347-0463
District: Enterprise City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 1-6 • 429 students
Harrand Creek Elementary School, located in Enterprise, Alabama, serves grades 1-6 in the Enterprise City School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Harrand Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Enterprise, AL. 429 students attend Harrand Creek Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Alabama Department of Education. |
Posted: May 4, 2025
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Posted: May 4, 2025
This school is not a good fit for our family. My children are all good kids but it seems like learning is hindered by other kids who appear to not have any structure/consequences at home. As a result of this, a lot of the teachers (and my kids have had 14 between them with switching teachers for every subject) are overly strict/authoritarian. This school is big in children should be seen and not heard so that kids can only be at what is called a level 0 for volume the majority of the time. The principal walks the halls with a paddle. With the vast amount of research that shows that spanking/corporal punishment is not an effective means to correcting behavior, this feels more like a deliberate attempt to scare children into good behavior. You have to write a letter at the beginning of the year to say you are against your child getting paddled. If they do something that they consider warranting of the paddle, they do call you first to get verbal permission which you do not have to give but the fact that it is even an option and the go to for misbehavior is deeply, deeply concerning.
I have also never heard the tone and voice level used by some of the teachers here when talking to kids ever in the 10 years my kids have been going to public school. It truly does feel demeaning the way some of the teachers talk to students. For kids where school is their safe space, this is very disheartening to hear.
There are some great teachers at this school that do feel invested in the kids and their learning but overall this school is not a good fit for us. The teacher turnover is also obscene. One of my children had a new to the school or first year teacher every year they attended here. Overall, not a place I would recommend to anyone moving to the Enterprise are.
Posted: May 4, 2025
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Posted: May 1, 2024
Run far away!!!! Between my kids Ive had to deal with them for 10 years now!!!!!! The bullying that goes on here not only from the students but also the teachers is unreal!!! And in those 10 years only 5 teachers remain still working there!! My youngest has only been there 2 years and has went thru 7 teachers because no one wants to work for them!!!! Also they send your kid to the office for punishment and dont feel the need to notify the parent!
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Posted: May 13, 2021
Bullies are not punished. Teachers are mean and talk down to students.
Posted: May 13, 2021
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Posted: March 6, 2019
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Posted: March 6, 2019
This s book is the worst school I have ever had to deal with out of all 3 of my kids schools.
Posted: December 11, 2015
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Posted: December 11, 2015
I LOVE this school as does my son! The entire staff has been wonderful. The teachers, staff, and the principal continually inspire kids to learn and to strive for bigger and better things! Parent/family involvement in the school is encouraged and supported as well. So sad to be moving away next week. Thank you for everything, HCES!
Posted: February 8, 2013
My son attends first grade at this school and we love it! The principal is great as well as the teachers. My son has ADHD and receives special education services at school. It has made a tremendous difference with him. One of the teachers called me the other day just to tell me how great my son had done in one on one reading that day. That was very special to me and my son. We are moving away to south carolina in two weeks and I am very sad to pull my son out of this school. The next school he attends will have very big shoes to fill. I would recommend this school to any parent!
Posted: April 12, 2012
Harrand Creek is an excellent school, both my children are going to Harrand Creek. The principal is the best, they have excellent teachers. Unfortunately we are moving this summer, nut i hope the next school my kids have to go to will be on the same level as Harrand Creek.
Posted: May 29, 2011
My daughter loved attending Harrand Creek Elem. and we as parents we so pleased that we had chosen a home in the area prior to even thinking about having children. The teachers and staff are very apt to student sucess and learning. Through strong reading and math programs my daughter began at her new school over a smester ahead of fellow peers. We do miss our School Family at Harrand Creek. Through exellent teachers and leadership our children received a challenging education and loved every minute of it.
Posted: August 14, 2010
The teachers were extremely cordial and my daughter is definitely challenged. The principal is on a mission to ensure Harrand Creek stands out from the rest. I addressed their student sign out policy which has been revamped for the safety of the students. Remember to send in a sick note, or it will be an unexcused absence.
Posted: March 21, 2010
Posted: March 15, 2010
I'm not impressed with this school. The principal is great but the teachers have attitude. It looks to me that the teachers run that school. They are not friendly and do not communicate well with parents. I'm so glad that we have moved so that my children can go to a better school.
Posted: January 17, 2010
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| 1 | Country Club Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Enterprise | AL | 2 mi | |
| 2 | Curington Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Enterprise | AL | 2.4 mi |
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