What grades does Chestatee Elementary serve?

Chestatee Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Gainesville area.

Where is Chestatee Elementary located?

Chestatee Elementary is a rural school in Gainesville, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestatee Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chestatee Elementary is 15.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Gainesville, GA?

Schools in Gainesville include Chestatee Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Gainesville area.

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Chestatee Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Gainesville, Georgia|Forsyth County

Gainesville, GA 30506

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Tue

Board of Education MeetingEvent

Board of Education Meeting, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Aug

Thu

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Fall BreakBreak

Fall Break - Forsyth County Schools

Oct

Tue

Board of Education Work SessionEvent

Oct

Mon

Professional Development DayStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

1,216

Student:Teacher

15.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Forsyth County

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.9%

Phone

(770)887-2341

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

44%

65th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

47%

72th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

5.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

74 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1

Near 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

1,045

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,993

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,302

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,383

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 38%Local 58%

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

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

7.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

6.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

7,212

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,879

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,914 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,520 (22%)

Autism

1,174 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

1,028 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

268 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

181 (3%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,159

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Jul 21, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

Event

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board of Education Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Professional Development Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break Holiday Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Forsyth County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Professional Development Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Forsyth County Schools	Event	—