Big Shanty Elementary School

Big Shanty Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5
1575 Ben King Rd,  Kennesaw, GA
Cobb County Schools
1.2
2.8
523 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelly Luscre
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
17.5%
State Average
13%
Science
7.3%
State Average
9.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
33.2%
Black
31.7%
Hispanic
23.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.2 4 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
5/9/2019
Teachers appear to be overwhelmed (voice that to parents) and are not passionate about the job. Lots of errors with grading and being attentive to children's needs/learning abilities. Would not recommend. There are several better performing schools in the area. We were disappointed and could not wait to remove our child.
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2.8 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/10/2024
I've had two children at this school and it's been wonderful! I love all the faculty and staff I've had the opportunity of coming into contact with over the last five years. The principal seems very willing to listen to teacher feedback and advocates for her staff. Most recently they made adjustment...
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5.0 parent
8/18/2023
What an amazing school! The principal and assistant principal are awesome. Their doors are always open! My son started out in Special Ed and by the end of 5th grade, he had graduated from Special Ed and started middle school in all advanced classes. WIN time is so helpful! Every teacher has been so...
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1.0 parent
2/15/2023
kids of color are definitely considered second class citizens it bothers me because the world is changing in they still haven’t caught on, my son is black since attending this school he has been constantly harassed by teachers whenever he’s to do something it’s like “World War 3,” suspensions, calls...
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1.0 parent
3/25/2022
I don’t recommend this school if your child has any type of disability they have dropped the ball with following the IEP and assisting my son through the year. The way these children are handled I don’t recommended, please think twice. There’s no true desire to assist and help them to become success...
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