Research Indian Lake Elementary School public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee

“This is an excellent school that challenges students and also welcomes parent involvement. It has a great reputation and it seems they aim to keep it that way. I have never seen teachers more well taken care of nor such great success with fundraising in a school. This community is active and supportive of this school.”

“This school gets glowing reviews...if you are a cookie-cutter resident of the neighborhood. The school lacks diversity and is not a welcoming, encouraging environment for kids and families of different backgrounds...the subtle...and not so subtle 'slights' that my child has experienced this year, has left their once enthusiastic, bubbly personality, a bit subdued and discouraged. The office is slow to even acknowledge our presence when we enter...we can sense that our presence is not wanted in the school. There are other matters of concern that I won't mention, but I will say that we have truly been disappointed by the cold, unwelcoming atmosphere that my child and I have experienced at Indian Lake. I have visited other elementary schools in the county and it's like night and day...Indian Lake truly stands alone...in it's arrogance.”

“I am extremely impressed with all aspects of ILE. The PTO gave the library $6,000--and the county gave another several thousand-- to update and expland all selections. More than 1,100 books have been purchased the past 2 years, and the librarian is continuing to update all selections. The SMART boards are an incredible asset in the classrooms, allowing the teachers to pull information (and incredible visuals) from the internet to complement and enhance learning. And I don't think there are teachers anywhere in the state that are as well-cared for as the ones at ILE. They receive monthly luncheons, special treats, funds from the PTO for purchasing supplies and well-deserved recognition. Both of my children have had great experiences since moving here two years ago.”

“My two children just completed one school year at ILE, and I cannot give as glowing a report as the other reviewers. The more diverse 'city' school they attended in another state had more appropriate priorities regarding money and fundraisers. $67,000 for smart boards (?) but $4k for a library that cannot accomodate the needs of a first grader reading at an advanced level. The father/daughter and mother/son breakasts were cute, but teacher appreciation week passed with minimal fanfare. Just one mom's opinion.”

“I can echo the other comments here. The school is really good. The principal has been there 13+ years, and runs a very good program, and the teachers are first rate. Parents are very involved - PTO meetings are usually standing room only. The school has 28 classrooms with more scheduled to be built. Currently around 500 students in K-5. There are before and after school programs administered by the YMCA Fun Company. The students consistently test very well in standardized tests, with scores in the 98th percentile or better nationally. There are computers in every classroom and a large computer lab. They recently purchased smartboards for some classrooms with more scheduled to be installed. There are programs for music and foreign language. The school is in the middle of a quiet and safe residential neighborhood, right across the street from a fire station.”

“I have 4 children, my oldest went 1st-5th there and my son just started kindergarten there.His teacher is new but even so I'm very impressed. My daughter's experiences there were memorable and very pleasant.She was/is an honor roll student and she never complained about her teachers or going to school. The parent involvement is superior! When my daughter was there I worked FT in Nashville so for me it was a bit difficult to be as involved and volunteer as I would have liked. I did feel a bit of stress due to this because as a parent you never want to be the one who didn't show...especially when so many there do show up, mostly moms but even dads too.I am fortunate enough to stay home now and have 3 to still attend there and I wouldn't want them to be anywhere else.Academically great-much like a private school!”

“I have two children at ILE and have been extremely happy with the school. The teachers are amazing and the level of involvement from the parents is unsurpassed. I would recommend this school to anyone!”

“we have had 3 children attend ILE, and could not be happier. The academic standards are very challenging, yet it is a nurturing, conservative environment for the children. Lots of parental involvement encouraged.”

“This is an excellent school. They are a Blue ribbion shcool which is the top 1/10 of 1% for the nation. I would recomend this district and this particular school to anyone.”

“This is a wonderful school with a very educational focus with great parental involvement. The principal is a very hands on leader and they say it is public 'private school'.”