Macedonia Elementary School

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Macedonia Elementary School, located in Canton, Georgia, is a well-regarded public school within the Cherokee County School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to develop both social and academic skills.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence. By leveraging modern classroom technology and a dedicated faculty, Macedonia Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, the school maintains a culture of inclusivity and engagement, making it a focal point for families residing in the eastern portion of Cherokee County.

745

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macedonia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	73
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
614 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (9.8 %)
Two or More
32 (4.3 %)
Black
18 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)704-1372
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 98

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 131