Blackwell Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Blackwell/

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackwell Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff focus on a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of their student population, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, which are viewed as essential pillars of the students' educational journey. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and offering various extracurricular activities and resources, Blackwell Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational excellence within the Cobb County area.

580

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	147
Black	90
Asian	37
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
247 (42.6%)
Hispanic
147 (25.3%)
Black
90 (15.5%)
Two or More
55 (9.5%)
Asian
37 (6.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)494-7600
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Blackwell/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 82

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blackwell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blackwell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	48.1%
Male	301	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)