About This School
Ford Elementary School is located in Acworth, GA and is one of 73 elementary schools in Cobb County School District. It is a public school that serves 846 students in grades PK, K-5.
Ford Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Ford Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Ford Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Ford Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Cobb County District Spending
$9,557Per Pupil
The Cobb County spends $9,557 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 26% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cobb County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Frey Elementary School 2.8 miles |  |
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| Lewis Elementary School 3.1 miles |  |
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| Pickett's Mill Elementary School 3.1 miles | |
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| Due West Elementary School 3.1 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Cobb County School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Ford Elementary School1345 Mars Hill Rd NW
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~...
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Test Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Georgia Cyber Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Georgia students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 846
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Ford Elementary School had 7% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Ford Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Ford Elementary School
5
This school is wonderful! All of the teachers work hard and work collaboratively to plan the best of the best lessons for their students. The school practices differentiation in order to allow for each child to get the best of their education. Every member of the school is friendly and loves children.
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012
School Boundaries
See more school boundariesSchool attendance boundaries for Ford Elementary School
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