Dowell Elementary School

Like many others with kids, when we considered buying our house we had concerns about Dowell's rating. We decided to move into the area regardless, knowing we could possibly participate in school choice. We since discovered by neighbors of their love for Dowell and how happy they have been. Based off the glowing reviews from our neighbors we decided to send our son and we could not be more thrilled with our choice. Honestly, we feel like we hit the teacher, administration, and bus driver lottery. The teachers have been phenomenal and not only helped fuel my sons brain but gave him so much love. In addition, we were surprised to discover how many teachers throughout the school (that we didn’t know) knew our son and greeted him when we visited for Veteran's Day. The administration team is quite dedicated, always available for questions, and was so welcoming and friendly from day one. Our son is entering into First Grade and soon after our daughter will become a member of the Dowell family and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In closing, the rating for Dowell is not an accurate depiction of the school as a whole, I promise you that.

Dowell is fantastic and we’ve had a wonderful experience so far! My daughter’s teachers have been amazing and done a wonderful job. The leadership staff is very involved and knew us very quickly - I was impressed to see the principal call my daughter by name at carpool her first year. We love Dowell and are ready to send our second daughter as well. The scores don’t tell the whole story.

We have been at Dowell for 4 years now, I have had 2 kids at the school and my 3rd will be there this fall. Please look beyond the numbers, my kids have thrived here and have nothing but positive experiences with teachers and administrators.

We have been at Dowell for 2 years and we could not be happier! I am a teacher in the county so I have the option to send my children to another school (highly considered after moving here and seeing the low scores), but we love Dowell! The teachers, administration, parent involvement, and students are incredible. I know several speak on the excellent SPED program and I can attest to the amazing Target program. Please don't let the scores deter you from coming to this amazing school! Listen to the incredibly satisfied parents and how happy we all are!