Birney Elementary School

775 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd
Marietta, GA 30060

www.cobbk12.org/Birney/

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alice Birney Elementary School is a public school located in Marietta, Georgia, and is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school while nurturing their individual strengths.

As a member of the Cobb County community, Birney Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to support diverse learning needs, including initiatives for literacy, numeracy, and student wellness. By maintaining strong communication with parents and utilizing the district's technological and instructional resources, Birney Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to a quality education in a safe and welcoming setting.

688

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	335
Black	279
Asian	18
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
335 (48.7 %)
Black
279 (40.6 %)
White
28 (4.1 %)
Two or More
25 (3.6 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)842-6824
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Birney/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	725
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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Birney Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Birney Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	49.1%
Male	350	50.9%

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