Chalker Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Chalker/

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chalker Elementary School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serves as a prominent member of the Cobb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Chalker aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and families.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on instructional excellence and character education. Utilizing the resources and standards of the Cobb County system, Chalker Elementary prioritizes small-group learning, teacher accessibility, and active parental involvement. Through its digital presence and school initiatives, the institution maintains clear communication with the community, ensuring that stakeholders are engaged in the educational process. Overall, Chalker is recognized as a staple of the Kennesaw educational landscape, committed to nurturing curiosity and lifelong learning.

679

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chalker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	133
Black	167
Asian	27
Two or More	62

White
290 (42.7%)
Black
167 (24.6%)
Hispanic
133 (19.6%)
Two or More
62 (9.1%)
Asian
27 (4.0%)

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)494-7621
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Chalker/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 120

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chalker Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chalker Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	46.7%
Male	362	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)