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Big Shanty Elementary School

Cobb County · Cobb County · 1575 Ben King Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.0

(678)594-8023

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7/10
#405
Rank 405 out of 1,259
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #388 · 69th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #394 · 69th percentile
Science6/10 · #516 · 57th percentile

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School Overview

Big Shanty Elementary sits in the heart of Kennesaw, a city with a strong sense of community and easy access to outdoor recreation, shopping, and the broader metro Atlanta area without the hectic pace of city living. Performing solidly in the upper tier of Georgia elementary schools, it's a reliable choice for families planting roots in this growing but still neighborly corner of Cobb County. Families who value a stable, community-connected school experience in a suburb that feels genuinely livable — not just convenient — tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

521 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
175 (34%)
African American
151 (29%)
Hispanic
141 (27%)
Multiple Races
36 (7%)
Asian
18 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged272 (52%)
Students with Disabilities118 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,041
Enrollment
45.06
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #155 · 88th percentile

88 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found