At a glance
Reported students
499
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
803.5
Acworth Elementary School: 499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 557
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Acworth Elementary School
Acworth Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Acworth. It is one of 110 current school records connected to Cobb County. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (31.7%) and Black (31.1%). English learners represent 17.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Acworth Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.5%
- Hispanic31.7%
- Black31.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cobb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Big Shanty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
511 reported students
Powers Ferry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Hollydale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Hendricks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Public schools near Acworth Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCall Primary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–01 | 265 | 1.7 mi |
| Baker Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 738 | 1.7 mi |
| Clark Creek Elementary School Elementary · Cherokee County | PK–05 | 1,108 | 2.2 mi |
| Kennesaw Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–02 | 560 | 2.3 mi |
| Lewis Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 550 | 3.2 mi |
| Oak Grove Elementary School Elementary · Cherokee County | PK–05 | 523 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Acworth Elementary School
What grades does Acworth Elementary School serve?
Acworth Elementary School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cobb County.
How many students attend Acworth Elementary School?
Acworth Elementary School reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 557 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Acworth Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 499 students and 46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Acworth Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Acworth Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cobb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Acworth Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Acworth Elementary School in?
Acworth Elementary School is part of Cobb County, based in Marietta, GA, which operates 110 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Acworth Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McCall Primary School (1.7 mi), Baker Elementary School (1.7 mi), Clark Creek Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.