Coal Mountain Elementary School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/schools/home.asp?school=coal_mtn

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coal Mountain Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the Forsyth County School System. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is deeply rooted in the history of its community, taking its name from the local area where coal was historically mined. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while maintaining a focus on rigorous academic standards and student development.

The school emphasizes a "whole child" approach to education, balancing core academics with social-emotional learning and extracurricular involvement. With a strong commitment to parent and community engagement, Coal Mountain Elementary utilizes its position within the Forsyth County district to provide students with modern technological resources and diverse learning opportunities. Its stated mission focuses on cultivating a safe, collaborative environment that prepares students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

742

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coal Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	126
Black	53
Asian	64
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
453 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
126 (17.0 %)
Asian
64 (8.6 %)
Black
53 (7.1 %)
Two or More
42 (5.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)887-7705
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/schools/home.asp?school=coal_mtn
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 15

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coal Mountain Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	131
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coal Mountain Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	353	47.6%
Male	389	52.4%

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