Powder Springs Elementary School

4570 Grady Grier Dr
Powder Springs, GA 30127

www.cobbk12.org/PowderSprings/

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Powder Springs Elementary School, located in Powder Springs, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the Cobb County School District. Committed to academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in higher grades while nurturing their individual talents and interests.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, staff, and students. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide initiatives, and a focus on character education, Powder Springs Elementary aims to create a welcoming culture where every child feels valued. As part of the larger Cobb County district, the school benefits from district-wide resources and technology integration, ensuring that students have access to the tools necessary for a well-rounded 21st-century education.

805

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powder Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	169
Black	495
Asian	5
Two or More	72
American Indian	2

Black
495 (61.5%)
Hispanic
169 (21.0%)
Two or More
72 (8.9%)
White
62 (7.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	(770)222-3746
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/PowderSprings/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	763
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 119

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 143