J. Knox Elementary

909 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Knox Elementary School, located at 151 River Bend Way in Canton, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Cherokee County School District. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while integrating technology and creative problem-solving into daily instruction.

Beyond its core academics, J. Knox Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience, often hosting events and programs that encourage home-school collaboration. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school strives to nurture well-rounded learners who are equipped with the social and academic tools necessary to transition confidently to middle school.

909

Total Students

68.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Knox Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	308
Black	43
Asian	7
Two or More	44

White
507 (55.8%)
Hispanic
308 (33.9%)
Two or More
44 (4.8%)
Black
43 (4.7%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)

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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)704-1265
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	909
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 27

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 162

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. Knox Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	143
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	162
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. Knox Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	442	48.6%
Male	467	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)