Tabb Elementary School

We had high hopes for this school, but were soon disappointed when our students felt it was largely a negative learning environment. There were swear words written in the bathrooms, which didn't seem to be addressed strongly enough. While the academics were challenging, there were no projects or extensions of student learning, at least in the classes our students were in. Most subjects were taught by rote memorization leading to a quiz and a follow up test sometimes the day after. Bullying was an issue noticeable throughout the school. Students were apparently encouraged "not to tattle" and so had little recourse if they needed help with another student who was hitting or kicking them on a daily basis (this is one example). Our students were overall very stressed at this school.

I'm not thrilled with this school. I would not recommend it to someone new to the area. If we were going to be here longer, I would move my daughter to Mt. Vernon or Dare.

My son started 1st grade here when we PCS’d here and the administration and teachers have been so welcoming. He comes home everyday so excited about the day!

My son has been attending TES for the past three years (K - 2). I have been very impressed by the quality of the teachers and the school leadership. The school also has numerous family events and the "house" is always packed. We have enjoyed the school very much and my son is sad to leave it (we are PCSing.)