FREE HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Free Home Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cherokee County school district, located in Canton, GA with about 323 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Free Home Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Free Home Elementary School, located on Cumming Highway in Canton, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Cherokee County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Free Home Elementary seeks to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for future success while encouraging them to be active, curious participants in their own education.

Beyond the classroom, the school benefits from a strong sense of community spirit, often characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere among faculty and staff. The school’s location in the rural-to-suburban transition area of Canton provides a distinct, close-knit campus feel that allows for more personalized attention to student needs. Overall, Free Home Elementary is dedicated to maintaining high educational standards while nurturing a safe, welcoming space that reflects the values and identity of the surrounding North Georgia community.

For more information, contact Free Home Elementary School at (770) 721-5960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
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FREE HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Canton, GA with about 323 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cherokee County
Total Students:
323
Teachers:
21.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 323 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FREE HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.6%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
1.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.