Meadowfield Elementary School

Posted: April 22, 2026

Currently, my child attends MedowField elementary school by far. Everything is going great with my kid teachers and my kid loves the school. The school is really a blessing. The only thing that concerns me is one of the staff members she’s not that friendly she don’t greet the kids in the mornings the lady I’m referring to works in the office so she’s the front end of the school. I would think she would be more friendly. She don’t speak in the mornings. She doesn’t say good morning. She doesn’t greet the students by telling the students. good morning. I just wanna know if your attitude is that bad. Why are you working around children? She doesn’t have a pleasant attitude, and I pray that she finds peace in her heart and can start being a little nicer.

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Posted: March 15, 2022

My daughter has thrived at Meadowfield ES. Her reading & math skills have improved tremendously and she adores her teachers. The teachers have been great and I know it’s been a tough 2 years for everyone but they are doing such a good job!

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Posted: August 12, 2019

Stress the things that they need in the early years...reading, reading, reading!

Posted: August 12, 2019

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Principle Davis is a wonderful and respected leader!

Posted: August 12, 2019

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Posted: August 12, 2019

We love Meadowfield! We live in the surrounding area where a lot of families might choose private school as a better option, but decided to give Meadowfield a try. So glad that we did and have not regretted our decision!

Posted: May 21, 2019

Posted: May 21, 2019

I've had 5 kids attend Meadowfield. ALL the teachers have worked hard at nurturing my kids both socially and academically.

Posted: May 21, 2019

Due to the diversity in this school, I feel my kids are better prepared to enter the real world. They have friends of different races and social statuses.

Posted: May 21, 2019

Our principal is in her second year. She is an effective leader and sets a great tone in the school.

Posted: May 21, 2019

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None of my children have experienced bullying.

Posted: May 21, 2019

The school has exceeded my expectations for all five of my children! I absolutely love our neighborhood and our neighborhood school!

Posted: May 20, 2019

I’ve been very satisfied in our first year at this school

Posted: May 20, 2019

In my experience (in the lower grades), homework is very appropriate

Posted: May 20, 2019

Our teachers have gone above and beyond for the students

Posted: May 20, 2019

I love the padeia model that encourages deeper thought into the “why” behind concepts

Posted: May 20, 2019

I’ve seen great potential from the new principal.

Posted: May 20, 2019

The teaching assistant in my sons class takes time to separate kids who might need to focus differently.

Posted: May 20, 2019

We have not had to deal with this yet

Posted: April 29, 2019

So far our homework consists of one sheet or reading. Our friends at other schools have way too much homework for such a young age!

Posted: April 29, 2019

Posted: April 29, 2019

The Paideia method has really helped our daughter become confident in expressing her opinion and with public speaking. I also like how intentionally inclusive the school is in so many different ways.

Posted: April 29, 2019

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Posted: April 29, 2019

We can’t say enough about our neighborhood school! We have had a wonderful experience here the last 3 years and plan to send our younger daughter as well. The principal and the teachers are truly invested in the school and students success. I have also found the principal to listen to parents concerns and act accordingly. It’s great to see how she engages with students and teachers!

Posted: April 9, 2019

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Every teacher I have met here cares deeply about their students and their. Some of the ways these need are approached are more effective than others... but everyone is willing to work together to try and improve on teh students' behalf.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Homework in lower grades is purposeful, reinforces class work, and allows children play time.

Posted: January 17, 2019

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Our son is very strong young reader and was given a chance to explore and inquire about his learning in a small pull out group twice a week.

Posted: January 17, 2019

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Excellent. Our youngest is soaring and our older children have moved own to middle school with exceptional academic and social skills!

Posted: January 17, 2019

Problems are handled effectively in the classrooms. Communication is two way with parents and teachers working together. There are many opportunities for families to be involved.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Homework is extra practice and to reinforce skills during the school day.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Teachers are there an hour before school starts and many hours after school ends. They are dependable, reliable and willing to do whatever it will take to grow our students.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Monthly school wide character seminars focus on the values of respect, self discipline, compassion, cooperation to name just a few. These are reinforced with a schoolwide horseshoe system that classes earn for exhibiting these character traits.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Administration is available and willing to work to ensure all students learn in a safe, supportive and resource rich environment.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Students are provided additional support if needed (intervention block) and enrichment opportunities as well.

Posted: January 17, 2019

Meadowfield Elementary is a Paideia school. Built on the philosophy that every child has an opportunity to learn and grow through seminars, coached projects and student led conferences. Students are centered in the learning and the teachers provide expertise and model professionalism.

Posted: November 2, 2018

Poor! There is a lack of leadership.

Posted: November 2, 2018

I have many bullying stories. This is a horrible school.

Posted: November 2, 2018

The worst experience ever. I am definitely not a fan of the staff.

Posted: November 2, 2018

Some teachers does not give out any homework

Posted: November 2, 2018

Poor leadership skill. Most teachers are in it for the paycheck. There is no love for teaching and growing.

Posted: November 2, 2018

Worst school ever! No one really cares.

Posted: July 6, 2016

There are teachers that I've seen immediately label children and show little to no interest in helping children from the low income areas. All children deserve a chance. The same effort should be poured into each and every child so that they all have equal opportunities of success.

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Posted: October 8, 2014

Great school! We love the staff and teachers! My boys have done very well there. We love the new principal!

Posted: October 3, 2014

Wonderful neighborhood school! Caring and passionate teachers and a very impressive new Principal. Parent of a 1st grader and extremely impressed with the character building efforts to promote responsibility, kindness, and importance of learning. Very happy we chose to send our child to this great school.

Posted: September 24, 2014

Not too big and not too small public school. Situated in a beautiful sidewalk lined neighborhood, next to Woodland Park. A new principal begins the 2014-2015 school year with lots of energy. Monthly events sponsored by the PTO encourage families to interact. The school has elected with full participation to wear uniforms (this parent loves this). Many houses in the neighborhood were built in the late 60's/70's, some original families are moving out and many young families are moving in. As a homeowner in the neighborhood since 2007 and a parent of a current 3rd and 5K student, these are my observations.

Posted: May 22, 2014

Meadowfield is a wonderful school that just has a bad reputation. If more neighborhood families would give Meadowfield a chance, they would probably find that they really liked it and their kids could be very successful there. Meadowfield has some of the best and most carig teachers around. They are fully invested in the children's education. Some of the teachers even attend some of their students' sporting events! They are wonderful! The Paideia model has been wonderful for us. They learn actively and in a "real life" sort of way. The PTO is very great. It is very organized, and the parents are very involved in making this a great school to attend. If you are considering sending your children to Meadowfield, don't listen to your friend's friend's realtor who says it's not a good school; come into the school and see for yourself. We have prospective parent meetings, and the staff is always willing to give you a tour or sit down with you to discuss your child's academic needs. As they say, "Don't knock it 'til you try it."

Posted: April 25, 2014

Situated in a safe, walkable neighborhood, with many sidewalks and a variety of home styles, prices and sizes. This is a public school that requires uniforms and teaches by using the 'Paideia' method, a type of active and project driven learning. A new principal will replace the soon retiring Mrs. Stephens. All candidates show great promise. Exciting times for growth and improvement. Many activities throughout the year by the PTO.

Posted: September 26, 2013

Meadowfield is a wonderful school. The school teaches citizenship, introduces moral principles, and encourages high self-esteem and self-worth. Academically, the school has a top notch team of educators helping our children learn an aggressive and comprehensive series of math, science, language arts, social studies, and history courses, meeting and exceeding the state's requirements. Our children are among the highest grade scoring in the state. PTO needs improvement on involving ALL parents and not making us feel there is a "click" or favorited group among the population. For instance, not enough OPEN meetings, no genuine acceptance of proposed ideas, and of course, the hypocritical conduct during the meetings. (Our students are taught the Paideia concept, -everyone deserves to be heard -when one speaks, all should listen-) but during the meetings, PTO members talk over each other, conduct sideline conversations with whispers that exponentially become louder and those of us nonmembers who raise our hands are not acknowledged nearly half of the time. PTO does functions well with fundraisers, and various projects as IT sees fit. Meadowfield is the best school in Richland County.

Posted: September 7, 2013

Meadowfield is a great school. The teachers were always professional, interested, and attentive to both the children and parents. In middle and high school, my children and their Meadowfield peers have assimilated and performed as well as or better than their classmates from other elementary schools. As with any other school, there will always be room for improvement and challenges to overcome, but this school is undeservedly underrated and underutilized by families zoned for it. Meadowfield will teach your children as well as any other school, if not better - especially if you send them prepared and with high expectations for learning.

Posted: August 16, 2013

My daughter is and has been a student at Meadowfield for 3 years already. She is about to start fourth grade AAP classes this fall and I couldn't be more excited. This school has been an awesome instrument in her showing of potential. The staff has been great. Always eager to explain the things the children are working on. Never agitated at suprise visits and from what I've seen, have been very humble. I volunteer on the PTO as often as possible. The school promotes safety in and away from school. It has taken steps towards eliminating bullying, and has a very good school uniform policy that make life as a parent so much easier. I love this school. I picked my current home to be in the zone for this school. Among others I have visited and my child had attended, I've found this to be the best as far as quality in service, class size, parents are given the oportuity to give input on some school programs (I.e. Spanish over French this year which I found made more since with so many Hispanic's to communicate with now). Not only speaking for my child. I find the school to be a place of excellence for educating our children.

Posted: August 14, 2013

I couldn't agree more with the July 10, 2013 posting--I have also been an involved parent of two children who attend Meadowfield. We have found the teachers and other faculty to be extremely dedicated to their students and parents--my children's teachers have often gone above and beyond (with very limited resources!) to create a respectful, engaging, and exciting hands-on learning environment. We've also found that there is not a one-size fits all approach at this school--they meet the students where they are and give them the tools to learn and grow. We are also grateful for our neighborhood public school and greatly appreciate the diversity!

Posted: July 9, 2013

As an involved parent of Meadowfield students for the past 4 years, I would have to respectfully disagree with some of the extremely negative comments. While not perfect, Meadowfield has been a great school for our family. For starters, our teaching staff is exceptional. We have some outstanding teachers who are not only gifted at teaching, but invested in our childrens' overall welfare. The Paideia program has been a wonderful tool in teaching the children how to problem solve, think through things, and form/respectfully discuss individual opinions. We have found the children to be overall kind to one another and discipline problems have not been an issue. We are grateful for our neighborhood school.

Posted: January 7, 2013

Meadowfield S-U-C-K-S!!!! This school is not parent friendly at all! Things a parent/grandparent are genuinely concerned about in reference to their child is made into a joke or brushed off and not taken seriously. If it were mu decision, I would not send my children to this school!!! I believe my grandchildren are going here strictly due to convenience. What a waste!

Posted: October 11, 2012

The school needs improvement, it has declined over the past 8 years. Discipline problems exist that are not addressed. Apathy exists among the administrators and leadership(Principal). Most of the veteran teachers are apathetic as well toward the students. The school is not parent friendly and tends to cater to some parents and not others. Across the board fairness is not the rule. My grandchildren transferred to another elementary school and are doing well academically and socially

Posted: May 25, 2011

My grand-daughter was in the fifth grade. I am extremely upset about the Awards Program held today (5/26/11) They could have & should have done better. It was the worst I have ever been to. Each class had a separate awards program which was senseless. They only had the principle & Teacher/Couselor present the award(s) & promotion certificate to each student. A lot of these students were on the Chorus & school Orchestra. My children attended this school 15yrs ago. I worked on the School Improvement Council as secretary to Senator Warren Giese. When they had their program the fifth graders had an excellent program. The program today was like they threw it together & didn't care. They didn't even have the homeroom teacher's nor students names listed on the program. I don't understand how the Principle could allow this or be please with it. One mother I talked with was very upset about the program. She stated that the way they had the program was not one of the choices they were given to vote on. She said that she do not know how they came up with it. They could have let the chorus & orchestra program held on 5/3/11 be a part of the Awards Program.THIS IS VERY DISHEARTENING! ! !