Avery Elementary School

1,104 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avery Elementary School, located in Canton, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Cherokee County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and student engagement. Beyond its core curriculum, Avery Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to help students explore their interests in arts, technology, and athletics. With a focus on partnership between parents and educators, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the local Canton community.

1,104

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avery Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	836
Hispanic	140
Black	39
Asian	41
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
836 (75.7%)
Hispanic
140 (12.7%)
Two or More
46 (4.2%)
Asian
41 (3.7%)
Black
39 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)704-1343
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 15

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 171

Grade 3 206

Grade 4 196

Grade 5 194

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Avery Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	172
Grade 2	171
Grade 3	206
Grade 4	196
Grade 5	194

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Avery Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	551	49.9%
Male	553	50.1%

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