Varnell Elementary School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Varnell Elementary School, located at 3900 Cleveland Rd in Dalton, Georgia, is a public primary school serving the local community as part of the Whitfield County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. It provides a foundational education aimed at preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors through a structured curriculum and dedicated faculty.

Beyond core academics, Varnell Elementary emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes the resources and standards provided by the Whitfield County School District to ensure students meet state benchmarks while participating in various extracurricular or enrichment opportunities. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at [whitfield.k12.ga.us](http://whitfield.k12.ga.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific details.

374

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Varnell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	128
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
218 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
128 (34.2 %)
Two or More
15 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)694-3471
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Varnell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Varnell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	48.7%
Male	192	51.3%

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556 Students

1815 Utility Rd
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Elementary School Pre-K - 5th