Nickajack Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Nickajack/

1,260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nickajack Elementary School, located in Smyrna, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cobb County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum designed to challenge students academically while encouraging their social and emotional growth. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, Nickajack strives to build a foundation for lifelong learning by integrating technology, hands-on activities, and a strong emphasis on core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Nickajack Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community and school spirit. The school provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs that cater to diverse student interests, helping to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing clear communication with families and maintaining a rigorous academic standard, Nickajack continues to be a staple of the local Smyrna community, focused on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

1,260

Total Students

83.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nickajack Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	145
Black	674
Asian	63
Two or More	106
American Indian	3

Black
674 (53.5%)
White
269 (21.3%)
Hispanic
145 (11.5%)
Two or More
106 (8.4%)
Asian
63 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (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:	(678)842-5814
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Nickajack/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 21

Kindergarten 207

Grade 1 221

Grade 2 206

Grade 3 193

Grade 4 193

Grade 5 219