Elon was a good student, but not a superstar.
When he was 9 and 10, he got A’s in English and Math. "He is quick to grasp new mathematical concepts," his teacher noted.
But there was a constant refrain in the report card comments:
"He works extremely slowly, either because he dreams or is doing what he should not. He seldom finishes anything. Next year he must concentrate on his work and not daydream during class. His compositions show a lively imagination, but he doesn’t always finish in time."
His average grade before he got to high school was 83 out of 100.