Primary School Partnerships with Communities and Families

School-family-community partnerships are vital for enhancing academic outcomes, ensuring equitable access, and fostering supportive learning environments. However, empirical evidence on the effectiveness of such partnerships in Iloilo province is scarce. The objective of this study is to assess the perceived effectiveness of elementary schools in Iloilo in partnering with communities and families across four dimensions: student achievement, access and equity, organizational support, and quality of interaction. A comparative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 69 faculty members from eight purposively selected public and private elementary schools. A 38-item questionnaire assessed the four dimensions. Descriptive statistics summarized means, and Welch’s One-Way ANOVA tested inter-school differences. The results showed all dimensions were rated “Somewhat” effective (Student Achievement: M = 2.60; Access & Equity: M = 2.48; Organizational Support: M = 2.64; Quality of Interaction: M = 2.49). Significant differences existed among schools (p < .01). School G and School C achieved the highest ratings, while School B consistently scored lowest. The study concluded that Iloilo elementary schools demonstrate moderate but uneven effectiveness in family and community partnerships. Organizational support is strongest; access and equity require the most improvement.