Mount Bethel Elementary School

1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068

www.cobbk12.org/mountbethel

947 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Bethel Elementary School, located in the affluent East Cobb area of Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded institution within the Cobb County School District. Known for its strong academic focus and dedicated faculty, the school consistently maintains high performance ratings and state-level recognition. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for enrichment, fostering a supportive community environment for both students and families.

Beyond its classroom achievements, Mount Bethel is well-regarded for its robust parent and community involvement, which plays a pivotal role in the school’s daily operations and extracurricular success. The school provides a variety of programs designed to support student development, including gifted education, specialized support services, and various clubs that encourage students to explore their interests outside of standard coursework. Its emphasis on maintaining high standards and a collaborative culture makes it a cornerstone of the local community.

947

Total Students

68.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Bethel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	71
Black	17
Asian	188
Two or More	34

White
637 (67.3 %)
Asian
188 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
71 (7.5 %)
Two or More
34 (3.6 %)
Black
17 (1.8 %)

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:	(770)578-7248
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/mountbethel
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	947
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 3

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 173

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 196