Pitner Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Pitner/

796 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pitner Elementary School, located in Acworth, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating various enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Pitner Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative community involving students, teachers, and parents. The school frequently promotes involvement through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a proactive PTA, all aimed at creating a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Pitner Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining high expectations and providing the necessary resources to help every child reach their full potential.

796

Total Students

62.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pitner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	169
Black	240
Asian	34
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
276 (34.7 %)
Black
240 (30.2 %)
Hispanic
169 (21.2 %)
Two or More
73 (9.2 %)
Asian
34 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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)594-8320
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Pitner/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 20

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 106