Dumfries Elementary School

Posted: November 24, 2025

Posted: November 24, 2025

Front desk has an awful attitude. My daughter got hurt back to back within 1 week and were given excuses on why a parent wasn’t reached. Mind you this was a head injury and I’m a nurse myself. I had a talk with someone in administration who did not formally say who they were but stated they would follow up. This school does not follow up with parents when it comes incidents. They administration hide their credentials and do not state who they are over the phone unless you are in person. I DO NOT RECOMMEND and can’t wait to move out of dumfries.

Posted: October 10, 2025

Dumfries Elementary is a warm, inclusive community where teachers are dedicated and supportive. The school celebrates diversity and works hard to nurture every child’s strengths. Special-education support is excellent, and staff communicate well with families. Overall, it’s a school that cares deeply about student growth and well-being.

Posted: October 10, 2025

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Posted: December 13, 2022

Dumfries is a more than just my child's school - Dumfries is a family that has surrounded our family with support, tolerance, and love. Dumfries has an amazing administration that is easy to reach and is always helpful and communicative with what's happening with my child. Principal Starr Granby and Vice Principal Shawn Baugh are always visible and care about and connect with each student. Administration holds their staff accountable when needed and follows appropriate protocol in any challenging situation that may occur. The teachers at Dumfries are dedicated and caring, and I especially love the Learning Disabilities teachers, who passionately advocate for their students to have all of the resources they need to be successful. State scores do not tell the story of a school - the students and their families do - and Dumfries Elementary has made such a positive impact on my entire family!

Posted: December 13, 2022

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Posted: July 4, 2016

Great school!! ALL of the teachers give 110% . My son had Ms Newman in both kindergarten and later in 2nd grade and she was phenomenal. I have another child entering into kindergarten this year and wish she could be her teacher. The office staff is very friendly and the school counselor Ms Henderson is very resourceful and hands on with the students. I'm not sure why this school has such low rating because this school is excellent all the way around. I would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a quality school, with caring teachers that provide constant feedback in regards to their child's progress.

Posted: July 4, 2016

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Posted: August 14, 2015

Mrs. Coleman has been a wonderful addition to Dumfries elementary as the principal. The teachers are amazing and seem to really care about each and every student. The office staff is so kind and helpful. I can not say enough good things. I am so happy my children attend Dumfries Elementary.

Posted: August 14, 2015

Posted: August 14, 2015

Posted: August 14, 2015

Mrs. Coleman, principal, has been a wonderful addition to Dumfries Elementary. She is a very hands-on principal who cares not only for the students but the parents and community as well. The teachers are amazing and you can truly tell how much their care about their students. The office staff is very kind and helpful. I can not say enough good things about Dumfries Elementary.

Posted: July 31, 2014

The School is great, at least in their academics. I have 3 children in the school and so far they have all had some amazing teachers! They have help my kids in so many ways. My only, and biggest issue with this school has been the front desk. I have been insulted and talked to as if I was trash by the ladies that work there. Their treatment of people has been appalling. I have had so many moms complain about them, and talked to the principal about them, but nothing has changed. I brace myself every time I have to go or call the school. Other than that it is a good school.

Posted: May 5, 2014

My son is in the Head Start program at Dumfries Elementary. I am very pleased with the Teachers and even the Bus driver and bus attendant. The school goes above and beyond to help my son learn new things everyday. They do a great job at promoting good behavior and helping children one on one to achieve their full potential!

Posted: May 4, 2014

Don't be fooled. This school is horrible. Institutionalized bullying from teachers and staff is rampant. My 6 year old child who performs brilliantly academically is constantly being bullied by the teachers and staff. Want an example? My child, a 6 year old, will be excluded from the schools "Dragon Pride" Fun Day...Why? Because he received a behavior notice!....I am all for promoting good behavior but how can we promote good behavior by institutionalizing bad behavior?

Posted: February 22, 2009