- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennesaw, GA
Bullard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bullard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129002840
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullard Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullard Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bullard Elementary School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130129002840 · Kennesaw, GA Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Bullard Elementary School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bullard 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 799
Bullard Elementary School
799 students
What this shows Bullard Elementary School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullard Elementary School compares
Bullard 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 67% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Bullard 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 Bullard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullard 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 other schools in Kennesaw
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Chalker Elementary School
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679 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kennesaw Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Lewis Elementary School
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550 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Devereux Ackerman Academy
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54 students 3.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bullard Elementary School
How many students attend Bullard Elementary School?
Bullard Elementary School has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullard Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Bullard Elementary School?
19.9% of students at Bullard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bullard Elementary School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullard Elementary School?
Bullard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Bullard Elementary School rank among schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 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 schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Bullard 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.