- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennesaw, GA
Big Shanty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Shanty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130129000527
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Shanty Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Shanty Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Shanty Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Big Shanty Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130129000527 · Kennesaw, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 11.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Big Shanty Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Big Shanty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 511
Big Shanty Elementary School
511 students
What this shows Big Shanty Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Shanty Elementary School compares
Big Shanty Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Big Shanty Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Shanty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Shanty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Kennesaw
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Shanty Elementary School
How many students attend Big Shanty Elementary School?
Big Shanty Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Shanty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Shanty Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Shanty Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Big Shanty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Shanty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Shanty Elementary School is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Shanty Elementary School?
Big Shanty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Shanty Elementary School rank among public schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Shanty Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Kennesaw, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Big Shanty Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.