Bromwell Elementary School

Our experience at this school has been entirely neutral. We feel fortunate to live in a neighborhood that has an above-average school, knowing that there are many inferior school in DPS. But for all of the resources and parental involvement at this place it falls short in many ways. The staff and parents are generally very well meaning. We all want the best for our kids. But like with all organizations it starts at the top. And this school lacks any continuity in that regard. If you look at the schools that are trending in the right direction they have a strong leader (or group of leaders) that has instilled a culture of kindness, effort, and striving for excellence. In our opinion Bromwell has lacked that for all the years that we've been there, and the school continues to rest on its (dated) laurels.

We feel so lucky that our 3 boys are studying at Bromwell. Each of them are addressed for their own needs. This is a small environment where everyone is included!

We have been at the school for four years. We have had 3 principals during that time, one being an interim principal. Principal Kohn was kind. She listened to students and took time to really address their concerns. Our current principal is a new administrator and it shows in his overall experience of how he handles different issues. There is a lot of potential for making Bromwell what it once was as a blue school. It has fallen in the past years to a green rated school. I believe this is because of transitioning leadership.

I'm writing this review after a few friends have asked my current thoughts about the school, especially considering some negative perceptions and concerns about Bromwell over the past 5-10 years. This is our third year at Bromwell, and our children happily go to school, enjoy being there, and are progressing socially as well as academically. The staff is creative, enthusiastic, and communicative, while being open to suggestions, support, and requests. The after-school enrichment opportunities are endless, and specials included in each day insure that our children can pursue and grow interests outside of your typical academics. I also believe the elementary education is a particularly important time for social and emotional growth, and I'm happy with the support and progress made in these areas as well. I definitely recommend Bromwell as a solid place for your child's all-around education.