What grades does Big Shanty Elementary School serve?

Big Shanty Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Kennesaw area.

Where is Big Shanty Elementary School located?

Big Shanty Elementary School is a urban school in Kennesaw, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Shanty Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Big Shanty Elementary School is 12.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Kennesaw, GA?

Schools in Kennesaw include Big Shanty Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Kennesaw area.

GAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Big Shanty Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Kennesaw, Georgia|Cobb County

Kennesaw, GA 30144

School Profile

Grades

3–5

Enrollment

545

Student:Teacher

12.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Cobb County

Econ. Disadvantaged

53.4%

Phone

(678)594-8023

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

39%

54th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

40%

61th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

3.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

73 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

802

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

45.2

98% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

1.16

School Resource Officers

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,680

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,855

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,231

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 34%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,108

-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr

Atlanta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.3%

Below 150% poverty line

4.6%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

7.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

14,750

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

13,873

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

4,938 (36%)

Autism

2,545 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

2,186 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,355 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

810 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

556 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

511

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Shanty Elementary School

Big Shanty Elementary School has a total enrollment of 545 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Kennesaw, GA.