What no one tells you about gubmint run schools is that they’re effectively Fight Clubs for young boys. Trust me, I know. Fortunately my son is smart and a purple sash in Kung Fu. The first 3 years were Kommando Academy for him as he used to get into it every day! (Ex- wife won’t let him go to a real school...don’t ask)
Your son will be ready when it’s time and some stupid soul tries to step on his toes.
I learned the hard way. But it made me ruthless with the neighborhood kids.
Gubmit schools are death zones.