Big Shanty Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/BigShanty/

511 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Big Shanty Elementary School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a well-regarded institution within the Cobb County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum while simultaneously focusing on the social and emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a dedicated faculty that utilizes modern instructional strategies to cater to the diverse learning needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic program, Big Shanty places a significant emphasis on enrichment and character building. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote creativity, physical health, and leadership skills. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Kennesaw community, Big Shanty creates a cohesive educational experience that aims to prepare students not only for middle school but for long-term success in an ever-changing world.

511

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Shanty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	130
Black	157
Asian	15
Two or More	35

White
174 (34.1%)
Black
157 (30.7%)
Hispanic
130 (25.4%)
Two or More
35 (6.8%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)

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)594-8023
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/BigShanty/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Grade 3 173

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 184