Bells Ferry Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/BellsFerry/

704 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bells Ferry Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a well-established public school serving students within the Cobb County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and character development. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Bells Ferry strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population by providing various resources and programs designed to help children reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative community that includes parents, teachers, and local stakeholders. By encouraging active parent involvement and maintaining clear communication, Bells Ferry creates a welcoming atmosphere where student achievement and personal growth are prioritized. The school’s efforts are centered on preparing students for future success, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

704

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bells Ferry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	144
Black	278
Asian	67
Two or More	63
American Indian	2

Black
278 (39.5%)
White
150 (21.3%)
Hispanic
144 (20.5%)
Asian
67 (9.5%)
Two or More
63 (8.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)594-8950
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/BellsFerry/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 10

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 111