Avery Elementary School

1,128 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avery Elementary School, located in Canton, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Cherokee County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and student engagement. Beyond its core curriculum, Avery Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to help students explore their interests in arts, technology, and athletics. With a focus on partnership between parents and educators, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the local Canton community.

1,128

Total Students

73.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avery Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	892
Hispanic	135
Black	31
Asian	13
Two or More	55
American Indian	2

White
892 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
135 (12.0 %)
Two or More
55 (4.9 %)
Black
31 (2.7 %)
Asian
13 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)704-1343
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9

Kindergarten 166

Grade 1 203

Grade 2 182

Grade 3 180

Grade 4 200

Grade 5 188

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Avery Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	166
Grade 1	203
Grade 2	182
Grade 3	180
Grade 4	200
Grade 5	188

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Avery Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	578	51.2%
Male	550	48.8%

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