Cartersville Primary School

1,109 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Cartersville Primary School, located at 315 Etowah Drive in Cartersville, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the Cartersville City School District. The school is dedicated to the early development of young learners, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of a smaller, independent school district, it is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where early literacy, social-emotional growth, and fundamental academic skills are prioritized to prepare children for their future educational journey.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being within the Cartersville community. By utilizing a curriculum designed to engage young minds, Cartersville Primary focuses on creating a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Through its collaborative efforts with families and dedicated teaching staff, the school works to ensure that all students receive the individual attention and support necessary to build a strong educational foundation during their formative years.

1,109

Total Students

78.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cartersville Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	246
Black	204
Asian	14
Two or More	77
Pacific Islander	1

White
567 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
246 (22.2 %)
Black
204 (18.4 %)
Two or More
77 (6.9 %)
Asian
14 (1.3 %)
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:	Cartersville City
Phone:	(770)382-1733
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	1,109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	770
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 145

Kindergarten 321

Grade 1 342

Grade 2 301

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cartersville Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	145
Kindergarten	321
Grade 1	342
Grade 2	301

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cartersville Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	540	48.7%
Male	569	51.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th