Iowa Elementary School

Posted: August 18, 2026

My son attended Iowa K-5th grade in 2001, and it was a great school. My grandson enrolled in 2021 to 2025. And this school has gotten so bad. It took them 6 months to complete and IEP evaluation. When I kept bothering them weekly for it, I was told it was just not done by the person in charge of IEPs. Therefore, my it was survival mode in class for my 3rd grader, and he continued to give up on his education it was a daily fight to keep him motivated and focused on class and at home with homework. Then I went to field day, and it was nothing but kids hitting, screaming at each other there was all of the centers were not team building monitored or educational. One thing I will point out is we had a very caring teacher who tried to do his best but was a 1st year teacher and did not know the IEP process. Our teacher had a hard time teaching the class as there were so many behavior issues and non English speaking students. After finally getting the IEP process completed, we found out there was no need for an IEP but we did need a 504 plan for him. This was a very hectic miserable year for us, and we will not return to Iowa ever again as there is no support from the principle or other staff and my child was in survival mode.

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Posted: August 19, 2025

Before my son started this school for kindergarten he very smart, at the end of the year my son didn't learn anything from what I saw. I had removed my son from public schools to re-teach him with the 1-1 that he needed that Iowa Elementary couldn't give my son. Didn't follow the plans that was required from the doctor unless I called the school and demanded them do there job that is required for my son from his doctor. I am so glad that I removed my son from the public school so he can have the education he learned at 6 months old. Rita Wellington thanks for making son effort to teach my son.

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Posted: May 23, 2024

My kids improved a lot and the teachers are awesome in this school.

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Posted: April 21, 2022

For the safety of your children, I wouldn't recommend this school. Students are not dealt with appropriately when they continue to physically bully other children. I'm definitely moving my kids to a different school next year. My daughter has come home a few times now with bruises and open wounds on her body and nothing has been done to correct the situation. Everyone's children should have the opportunity to go to a school, feel safe and face fear in having to deal with other kids who are not being held accountable for their actions.

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Posted: February 23, 2022

This has to be one of the best elementary schools. The teachers are amazing and quite helpful. From my experience there aren't any bully's. The teachers may be a bit strict but they're also really fun. There is also barely any homework depending on your grade level. I would highly recommend this school.

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Posted: January 25, 2019

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Posted: January 25, 2019

I won't mind going back.to get some lessons.

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Posted: September 8, 2018

Posted: September 8, 2018

Teachers at this school will do anything for the kids!

Posted: September 8, 2018

Posted: September 8, 2018

The administration this year has been very caring and compassionate with our son. The Assistant Principal helped put supports in place for our son in school and has also helped us find support outside of school, as well. We couldn’t ask for a better school.

Posted: September 8, 2018

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Posted: September 8, 2018

I have had great experiences with the teachers and administration. Everyone this year is really working together to supports students and families. My kid loves this school!

Posted: May 15, 2018

Posted: May 15, 2018

Kids run around the school. Hit others, bite others, scream and my kids are afraid to come to school. Nothing seems to be done they are never taken out

Posted: May 15, 2018

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Posted: May 15, 2018

The teachers are amazing they really care. My issue is with the discipline and how there seems to be none.

Posted: May 15, 2018

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Teachers are amazing at this school they really care

Posted: April 22, 2018

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Posted: April 22, 2018

Every staff member really cares about kids.

Posted: April 22, 2018

You have one week to complete the packet, easier for working parents.

Posted: April 22, 2018

Me. Jones and Mrs. Munger are incredible.

Posted: April 22, 2018

Posted: November 3, 2017

Iowa is a wonderful school and has an outstanding Administrative Staff! The Administrative staff is new this year and they are always visible, kind and encouraging to the students. Always go above and beyond to help students with any issue they may have and really listen to the students. The Principal and Assistant Principal are outstanding and always positive and helpful! Take a look at other schools (grass is always greener) and I doubt if you will find a principal and or assistant principal who will go into a classroom and assist with discipline, go to recess, have lunch with the students and much more! Take the time to really get to know the staff and you will realize Iowa is a great school!

Posted: October 10, 2017

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Posted: October 10, 2017

My daughter was hit and punched in the face and no one notified me the teacher is north of the principal I called to talk to them about the situation the assistant principal is very rude and she hung up on me she then went to proceed to call my child a liar I have photos of the marks that were put on my child and I refuse to let this happen I will be complaining to the board about it if the situation is not taken care of.

Posted: October 10, 2017

They need a new assistant principal and overall staff if they can't follow procedures to notify parents when their children are being injured especially if they don't take care of the situation

Posted: January 11, 2014

My son has attended Iowa for the past two years and I love it. My son has full support from his kindergarten teacher and support staff. I have seen a huge improvement in my son since the start of school. We are moving at the end of the summer and we will truly miss this school. Keep up the hard work teachers and thank you!!!!

Posted: August 21, 2013

my daughter has been to this one for 2 year, everything is always good! I am happy!

Posted: September 29, 2011

My kids attended Iowa for 5 years and I could see it get better in the last couple years with the new principle. The teachers do the best they can but I don't think they get the support they need from parents and APS. The class sizes are too big for an elementary school and thus cannot keep track of all the kids every minute of the day. We have had issues with bullying that was not ignored but could not stop completely due to the lack of ability/support. Kids suffer and teachers suffer when parents do not and take an active role in their child and support the teacher; give the teachers the benefit of the doubt that they are doing the best they can with what they have. Find out how you can help! It is sad that this is the future for our educational system that teachers cannot teach and educate because they are busy dealing with strict budget and rules and kids without parental support and involvement. I pulled my kids and are trying out a charter school with smaller class sizes. There are great teachers and staff there doing the best they can with what they got.

Posted: February 12, 2011

My daughter went to Iowa for only four months this year (2010-Jan. 2011) when we moved out of the area just to get away from it, and Aurora Public Schools in general. I didn't feel my child was "important" and the focus was on ESL students. My daughter lost the zest for going to school, and asked everyday to stay home- before she LOVED to go. I know with the budget and the student to teacher ratio they tried as much as they can, but I think most of the teachers are way in over their heads. Not only that, but their overall test scores have been awful, for years. Something needs to be improved. I am thankful I was able to get my daughter into a much better, more challenging and parent-involved school!