FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ford Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cobb County school district, located in Acworth, GA with about 824 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Ford Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Ford Elementary School, located in Acworth, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving the Cobb County School District. Situated along Mars Hill Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. It serves a suburban population and is consistently recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and commitment to the holistic development of its students. The school places a high priority on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic excellence from an early age.
Beyond its core curriculum, Ford Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement, which are central pillars of its success. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to help students build foundational skills in both academics and character development. By leveraging its position within the Cobb County district, Ford Elementary offers students access to modern educational tools and a robust support system, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Ford Elementary School at (678) 594-8092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
http://www.cobbk12.org/Ford/
FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Acworth, GA with about 824 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cobb County
- Total Students:
- 824
- Teachers:
- 55.3
- 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 824 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.