BIG SHANTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Big Shanty Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cobb County school district, located in Kennesaw, GA with about 612 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Big Shanty Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Big Shanty Elementary School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a well-regarded institution within the Cobb County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum while simultaneously focusing on the social and emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a dedicated faculty that utilizes modern instructional strategies to cater to the diverse learning needs of its student body.
Beyond its core academic program, Big Shanty places a significant emphasis on enrichment and character building. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote creativity, physical health, and leadership skills. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Kennesaw community, Big Shanty creates a cohesive educational experience that aims to prepare students not only for middle school but for long-term success in an ever-changing world.
For more information, contact Big Shanty Elementary School at (678) 594-8023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8023
BIG SHANTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Kennesaw, GA with about 612 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cobb County
- Total Students:
- 612
- Teachers:
- 47
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 612 students
- White
- 41.3%
- Black or African American
- 28.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
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.