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Ford Elementary School

1345 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Ford Elementary School's student population of 747 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Sep 22, 2025
School Motto
Growing young minds to create, collaborate, and innovate.

School Rankings

Ford Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ford Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#211 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
63%
39%
64%
40%
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
15%
36%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickett's Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
747 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ford Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?
Ford Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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