Chestatee Elementary

6945 Keith Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee/site/default.asp

1,159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chestatee Elementary School is a public school located in Gainesville, Georgia, serving as part of the Forsyth County School District. Situated along Keith Bridge Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the northern portion of the county. As a member of one of the top-performing school districts in the state, Chestatee Elementary emphasizes academic excellence, literacy, and the integration of modern technology to prepare its students for future success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment. The faculty and staff prioritize character development and student engagement, often utilizing the district’s robust resources to offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, Chestatee Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for every student.

1,159

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestatee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	868
Hispanic	222
Black	21
Asian	9
Two or More	31
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
868 (74.9%)
Hispanic
222 (19.2%)
Two or More
31 (2.7%)
Black
21 (1.8%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)887-2341
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 23

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 173

Grade 2 162

Grade 3 220

Grade 4 221

Grade 5 192