- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennesaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129000552
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennesaw Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennesaw Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennesaw Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Kennesaw Elementary School grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 130129000552 · Kennesaw, GA Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 9.7:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Kennesaw Elementary School grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kennesaw 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 560
Kennesaw Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Kennesaw Elementary School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennesaw Elementary School compares
Kennesaw Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw 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
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Bullard Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Chalker Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Devereux Ackerman Academy
Standard public school
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kennesaw Elementary School
How many students attend Kennesaw Elementary School?
Kennesaw Elementary School has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennesaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennesaw Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Kennesaw Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Kennesaw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennesaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennesaw Elementary School is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennesaw Elementary School?
Kennesaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kennesaw Elementary School rank among schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennesaw Elementary School ranks #4 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 Kennesaw 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.