Excellent
#397 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 18% in state
Big Shanty Elementary School
Elementary School · Cobb County · Kennesaw, GA
A Cobb County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1575 Ben King Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Math 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Shanty Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Shanty Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennesaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,628
Median home value
$310,400
Median rent
$1,745/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Preparatory SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Chalker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Northwest Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Baker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 774 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #33 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Shanty Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Shanty Elementary School
Big Shanty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kennesaw, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 545 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Shanty Elementary School
What grades does Big Shanty Elementary School serve?
Big Shanty Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Big Shanty Elementary School?
Big Shanty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Shanty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Shanty Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Shanty Elementary School rank in GA?
Big Shanty Elementary School ranks #397 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Big Shanty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Shanty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Shanty Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Shanty Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Big Shanty Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Shanty Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Shanty Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Shanty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Shanty Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Big Shanty Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (678) 594-8023
- Area population (ZIP 30144)
- 58,389
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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