Clarkdale Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/clarkdale

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clarkdale Elementary School, located in Austell, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cobb County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Clarkdale aims to equip students with the essential skills required for future success, while also nurturing their social-emotional well-being through supportive classroom environments.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a strong value on building a collaborative community that includes students, educators, and families. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character education, Clarkdale Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children feel empowered to learn and explore. The school's presence on Ewing Road serves as a local hub for educational engagement, dedicated to preparing young learners to become productive and responsible members of the broader community.

700

Total Students

60.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarkdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	277
Black	334
Asian	6
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
334 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
277 (39.6 %)
White
50 (7.1 %)
Two or More
30 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
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:	(770)819-2422
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/clarkdale
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	785
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clarkdale Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clarkdale Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	47%
Male	371	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)