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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Cobb County

Varner Elementary School is located in Powder Springs, GA and is one of 74 elementary schools in Cobb County School District. It is a public school that serves 803 students in grades PK-5.

Varner 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 Varner Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Varner Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Varner Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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4761 Gaydon Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127

(770) 222-3775

http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~varner/

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 803

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Varner Elementary School had 42% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% 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 (2011)

Black

46%

White

36%

Hispanic

11%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Cobb County District Spending

$9,427Per Pupil

The Cobb County spends $9,427 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 27% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cobb County District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Varner Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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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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