Banks Road Elementary

I have two children in their 3rd year at Banks Rd Elementary. It has been a very good experience for our family. My children have connected with each teacher they’ve had and are enjoying school. As a parent, I have been impressed with all of the teachers and staff I have gotten to know. The only (small) downside I am aware of at this time is that funding seems to be a bit on the low side here. They do a LOT of fundraisers through the year, and the kids only get two field trips per year, and one of those is an “in-school” field trip where they don’t actually leave the campus. We transferred to Banks 3yrs ago from Cary Elementary, where they got 4 field trips a year, and could walk next door to the community art center for additional enrichment experiences. Coming from that, there is a noticeable drop in enrichment opportunities. Overall, Banks Rd Elementary is a very good school with fantastic teachers, a good AIG program for gifted students, great Specials instructors and several clubs that meet before or after school to offer additional opportunities for students to pursue their interests and passions.

My children and doing very well at Banks and they really like the teachers. Education is important but so is the happiness of my children. Banks is proving an environment which enables both!

My daughter loves Banks! There is care, harmony and true discipline towards providing great education, a spirit of community and family values. Banks Road Elementary is providing the foundation my child needs in education, challenging her every step of the way at the same time as giving her positive reinforcement, guidance and care.

I have two kids at Banks Road and have been very pleased with the experience. We had issues with the bus during my oldest son's first year. The older kids were playing an inappropriate game in the back of the bus. I called the school office and the assistant principal handled the situation the next day. My youngest son experienced separation anxiety in kindergarten. The school counselor, and his teacher and assistant teacher were all extremely helpful throughout the entire year, never losing patience and continually encouraging him. A teacher from an entirely different class came up and gave me a hug after I left him crying in his classroom. The teachers we've had have all been highly capable, energetic and supportive, including the specials teachers and AIG instructors. I especially like that this is a small community school. All my neighbor's kids go to this school so there's a feeling of connection and investment.