Ford Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Ford/

757 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

757

Total Students

57.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	502
Hispanic	61
Black	100
Asian	42
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
502 (66.3 %)
Black
100 (13.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (8.1 %)
Two or More
51 (6.7 %)
Asian
42 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)594-8092
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Ford/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 170