| School Name | Address | Phone | Grades | County | Type | District Name |
| Providence Elementary School | 10 Chalkstone Street
Huntsville, AL 35805 | (256) 428-7137 | K-5 | Madison | public | Huntsville City Schools |
| School Head Official | Year |
| Mrs Gwendolyn Watkins Foster | 2011 |
| Date | Who | Comments |
| 9/13/2012 | parent | Still going strong. In spite of a slow start and some growing pains due to a major technology shift in Huntsville City Schools, Providence Elementary School and Middle School teachers deliver. Providence has an outstanding staff and our completely new administration is making changes for the better, particularly in their response to parent concerns and fostering a positive environment for student achievement. Academically our students are thriving. While we still need to grow our school community, I believe Providence is on its way to be a great school. |
| 8/23/2012 | parent | I have 1 child going to this school for the first time. They wanted more then what my husband and I could aford. Never once told us if you can't really aford what some of the thing's there. you don'thave to get them. and ontop of that my child went off school grounds teacher and I had no clue were my child was looking for him for 1 hour. He is does get really scard if he does not know were he is. But thank god there was a boy to helping him out. So then I ask for packet for his free brk and lunch food. took my 2 day's to ask for is packet and the 3 day finaly got the packet. I don't know if I am going to put my son in this school next year. |
| 8/20/2012 | parent | I have a son that has attended Providence Elementary for the past 3 years. Both my wife and I have been extremely satisfied with the quality of the teachers, staff, and facilities. I personally grew up in an outstanding education system, and will rate the quality of education my son is receiving to be at or above what I personally received. Every teacher I have had the pleasure of meeting has genuinely cared for his/her students. If I had to offer any criticisms, it would be that the school needs more parent involvement. |
| 8/19/2012 | parent | I am the parent of a incoming second grader at Providence. My son has attended Providence since Kindergarten. Kindergarten was such a wonderful experience for him and us! I thought it couldn't be topped, but First Grade proved me wrong! First Grade was just as great! Our teachers at Providence are dedicated, friendly, and love their students. The support staff is just as caring and dedicated! We are all super excited to start a new year! |
| 8/16/2012 | parent | I have 2 children at Providence Elementary, attending for the past 3 years. As a working dad, I am involved in their education without hovering. I do review my children's homework and tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum, and I have engaged each of my children's teachers from K-3rd. This is a 4-star school for several reasons. First, the school's facilities are excellent: new, spacious and well-kept, with an excellent library, art / music program, and a good PE facilities / program. It is a healthy, orderly environment that supports learning. Second, the teachers we've had are outstanding: caring, dedicated, and committed to their students. Third, while past school administration was lackluster, the new Principal (cherry-picked from North Carolina) and Vice Principal are driving a NEW ENERGY at this school. With smart boards in most classrooms and iPads or laptops for EVERY student, I am pleased with the school's progress. A controversial districting decision zoned-in many low-income students and chased away some affluent families. Budget issues continue. My children have thrived, however. Don't believe the negative rumors. Go see - you might be surprised. |
