Vaughan Elementary School

5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127

www.cobbk12.org/Vaughan/

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vaughan Elementary School, located at 5950 Nichols Road in Powder Springs, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success by utilizing a robust curriculum and promoting a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to holistic education, providing students with opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By focusing on both cognitive growth and social-emotional learning, Vaughan Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For those looking for more detailed information regarding current academic initiatives, school events, or administrative policies, the school maintains an active presence through the Cobb County School District website.

600

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vaughan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	56
Black	101
Asian	22
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
366 (61.0%)
Black
101 (16.8%)
Hispanic
56 (9.3%)
Two or More
53 (8.8%)
Asian
22 (3.7%)
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)594-8298
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Vaughan/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 7

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 90