Ball Ground Elementary School

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ball Ground Elementary School is a public school located in the small, historic community of Ball Ground, Georgia, and serves as a central pillar of the local district. As part of the Cherokee County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. The school typically emphasizes foundational academic excellence, character development, and active parent involvement, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and a curriculum that balances traditional academics with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Ball Ground Elementary frequently engages in school-wide activities and community events that reflect the values of the surrounding area. Its location in the heart of Ball Ground provides a unique educational experience where students benefit from a close-knit atmosphere while still having access to the resources and academic standards provided by the larger Cherokee County system.

592

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ball Ground Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	513
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Two or More	31

White
513 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
41 (6.9 %)
Two or More
31 (5.2 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)

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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)721-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 30

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91