Nicholson Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Nicholson/

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nicholson Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Cobb County School District. Situated on Shallowford Road, the school operates as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on academic development and student engagement within the Cobb County educational framework. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment for primary-level learners.

As a member of the Cobb County School District, Nicholson Elementary benefits from the resources and oversight of one of the largest and most well-regarded school systems in Georgia. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate social, emotional, and intellectual growth in its students. Families served by Nicholson Elementary typically benefit from the school's commitment to community involvement, dedicated faculty, and a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

407

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	91
Black	39
Asian	6
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
235 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
91 (22.4 %)
Black
39 (9.6 %)
Two or More
35 (8.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)928-5573
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Nicholson/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 13

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nicholson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nicholson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	43.5%
Male	230	56.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)