Encino Charter Elementary School

I actually attended this school 1962-1968. It was pretty much great then, and I remember every teachers' name: Haag (K), Cusanovitch/Weiss (1), Holloway (2), Reese (3), Cain (4), Hawkins (5), Palmer (6 - -it was K-6 back then), Farnam (P). And sure, this review is ridiculously out of date. But wait long enough and the others will be as well.

I have 4 kids and they all had wonderful experiences attending Encino Elementary School, academically and personally.

ECES is great not just because of its teachers and kids, it's great because the parent volunteer time and money to ensure the best public education possible.

I'm been very happy with our time at Encino Charter Elementary. I"m one of those parents who has been very involved and although I've heard there is a perception that volunteers and their kids get preferential treatment...I can say from personal experience, that has not happened. I've had multiple years that we didn't get the teacher "everyone wanted" but in the end...my kids ended up where they were supposed to be and thrived because of it. I'd say about 30% of the parents are truly involved someway and the work they do for the school keeps the overall feeling of community going. The programs supported by the parents are phenomenal and a gift for our kids. The teachers and staff are all supportive and passionate. But the proof isn't in my review but it IS in our students. Ask any parent whose kid has graduated from ECES how they are doing and I bet you will hear "very good". My eldest is confident, prepared and doing well in her older grades and that is because of the foundation built at ECES. The tagline for the school is true - it's where the students journey begins and it's a a GREAT BEGINNING!!