Chalker Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Chalker/

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chalker Elementary School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serves as a prominent member of the Cobb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Chalker aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and families.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on instructional excellence and character education. Utilizing the resources and standards of the Cobb County system, Chalker Elementary prioritizes small-group learning, teacher accessibility, and active parental involvement. Through its digital presence and school initiatives, the institution maintains clear communication with the community, ensuring that stakeholders are engaged in the educational process. Overall, Chalker is recognized as a staple of the Kennesaw educational landscape, committed to nurturing curiosity and lifelong learning.

674

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chalker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	125
Black	178
Asian	25
Two or More	57

White
289 (42.9 %)
Black
178 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
125 (18.5 %)
Two or More
57 (8.5 %)
Asian
25 (3.7 %)

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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)494-7621
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Chalker/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 98

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chalker Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chalker Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	340	50.4%
Male	334	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)