Kennesaw Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/kennesaw

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Kennesaw Elementary School, located at 3155 Jiles Rd NW in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cobb County School District. As a staple of the local Kennesaw community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in grades K-5. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and a supportive learning environment, often leveraging a mix of traditional instruction and digital resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school maintains an active presence through its official blog and website, which serve as central hubs for communication between staff, parents, and the community. By hosting various extracurricular activities, school events, and academic programs, Kennesaw Elementary works to encourage strong parental involvement and community engagement. As part of one of Georgia’s largest school districts, the school benefits from the district’s wide range of support services, specialized curricula, and commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school.

560

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennesaw Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	118
Black	161
Asian	25
Two or More	58

White
198 (35.4%)
Black
161 (28.7%)
Hispanic
118 (21.1%)
Two or More
58 (10.4%)
Asian
25 (4.5%)

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)594-8172
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/kennesaw
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 25

Kindergarten 196

Grade 1 187

Grade 2 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennesaw Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	196
Grade 1	187
Grade 2	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennesaw Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	49.6%
Male	282	50.4%

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