Bullard Elementary School

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Bullard Elementary School ranks 300 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bullard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 801 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bullard Elementary consistently performs above the Cobb County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bullard's 5th-grade students scored 57.9% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.9% for Cobb County and 48.2% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.1 students per teacher over the past three school years. Bullard Elementary's per-student spending has also seen a steady increase, from $10,182 in 2016-2017 to $11,405 in 2018-2019.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Cobb County district, Bullard Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 19.12% to 23.72% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively affluent student population. While Bullard Elementary is a high-performing school, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance, while strong, is still slightly below the Cobb County or Georgia state averages, such as 5th-grade Mathematics and Science.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3656 Old Stilesboro Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

(678) 594-8720

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,405

Students who attend Bullard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

McClure Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 822

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

African American:

19.0%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bullard Elementary School ranks better than 76% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 25^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bullard Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), African American (19%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bullard Elementary School is 13.2. 46 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bullard Elementary School employs 62 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bullard Elementary School is $11,405, which is the 26^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bullard Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bullard Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	85.28	87^th	1101	92.1%
2007	84.09	114^th	1125	89.9%
2008	87.15	77^th	1134	93.2%
2009	88.27	66^th	1133	94.2%
2010	85.71	91^st	1183	92.3%
2011	82.89	146^th	1212	88.0%
2012	80.65	177^th	1201	85.3%
2013	78.79	224^th	1225	81.7%
2014	70.20	402^nd	1231	67.3%
2015	78.53	226^th	1240	81.8%
2016	76.59	249^th	1233	79.8%
2017	79.28	218^th	1205	81.9%
2018	82.55	196^th	1209	83.8%
2019	80.31	233^rd	1234	81.1%
2021	77.76	252^nd	1214	79.2%
2022	73.79	296^th	1244	76.2%
2023	72.80	304^th	1242	75.5%
2024	73.12	300^th	1248	76.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.1)

71%

14%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, April 26, 2019

Best school and amazing teachers!!!! Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

I'm thrilled to see that Bullard has begun the process of gaining STEM certification Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 28, 2017

Love this school! My daughter has been at Bullard since k-5th and has been very happy in each class! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Bullard has been nothing but wonderful. Dr. Moore is awesome and the students and staff are great! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 26, 2013

In response to the principal comment from 2011, Bullard has a new principal. Dr. Moore began working at Bullard in 2012. She is wonderful, and our school is even better. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The school would be slot better if it weren't for the Principal who has no interest in the students and has been protected by the outgoing Superintendent. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bullard Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	836	85	31	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	985
2005	897	97	35	37	1	n/a	n/a	26	1093
2006	917	126	39	70	0	n/a	n/a	28	1180
2007	901	133	40	79	1	n/a	n/a	33	1187
2008	913	120	55	82	3	n/a	n/a	50	1223
2009	821	121	47	92	2	n/a	n/a	30	1113
2010	767	130	52	111	6	2	0	0	1068
2011	705	99	45	114	3	1	22	0	989
2012	696	82	42	125	3	1	22	0	971
2013	659	77	37	127	2	1	20	0	923
2014	613	74	32	123	3	0	34	0	879
2015	631	96	38	114	4	0	38	0	921
2016	607	88	31	117	2	0	37	0	882
2017	562	81	34	110	2	0	34	0	823
2018	535	101	44	109	3	0	40	0	832
2019	506	102	39	115	2	1	40	0	805
2020	496	114	40	127	1	1	44	0	823
2021	425	127	39	117	2	0	38	0	748
2022	426	139	32	112	2	0	43	0	754
2023	417	155	36	139	2	1	51	0	801
2024	428	156	35	147	2	1	53	0	822

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bullard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	985	65.0	15.2	10.6
2005	1093	67.5	16.2	10.7
2006	1180	67.5	17.5	14.4
2007	1187	78.5	15.1	11.5
2008	1223	87.0	14.1	14.6
2009	1113	81.0	13.7	15.3
2010	1068	77.0	13.8	16.6
2011	989	68.5	14.4	18.6
2012	971	67.4	14.4	21.6
2013	923	58.4	15.8	23.2
2014	879	59.6	14.7	21.6
2015	921	62.0	14.8	20.5
2016	882	63.0	14.0	22.6
2017	823	63.5	12.9	22.4
2018	832	64.4	12.9	22
2019	805	63.2	12.7	21.6
2020	823	62.7	13.1	19.1
2021	748	61.0	12.2	19.1
2022	754	59.4	12.6	n/a
2023	801	61.0	13.1	23.7
2024	822	62.0	13.2	31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bullard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	985	65.0	15.2	10.6
2005	1093	67.5	16.2	10.7
2006	1180	67.5	17.5	14.4
2007	1187	78.5	15.1	11.5
2008	1223	87.0	14.1	14.6
2009	1113	81.0	13.7	15.3
2010	1068	77.0	13.8	16.6
2011	989	68.5	14.4	18.6
2012	971	67.4	14.4	21.6
2013	923	58.4	15.8	23.2
2014	879	59.6	14.7	21.6
2015	921	62.0	14.8	20.5
2016	882	63.0	14.0	22.6
2017	823	63.5	12.9	22.4
2018	832	64.4	12.9	22
2019	805	63.2	12.7	21.6
2020	823	62.7	13.1	19.1
2021	748	61.0	12.2	19.1
2022	754	59.4	12.6	n/a
2023	801	61.0	13.1	23.7
2024	822	62.0	13.2	31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bullard Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$160 (1.6%)	$10,022 (98.4%)	$10,182
2018	$624 (5.8%)	$10,164 (94.2%)	$10,789
2019	$188 (1.6%)	$11,217 (98.4%)	$11,405

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bullard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 304^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bullard Elementary School)	58.3	55.9	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	47.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bullard Elementary School)	72.7	67.6	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	58.1	50.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bullard Elementary School)	61.1	51.8	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bullard Elementary School)	65.4	66	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	57.4	52.8	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bullard Elementary School)	66.9	51	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	54.9	51	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bullard Elementary School)	51	31.3	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bullard Elementary School)	60.3	39.7	20.6%
5th Grade Science (Cobb County)	47	44.1	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	805	801	0.5%
African American	102	155	52%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	39	36	7.7%
Hispanic	115	139	20.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	506	417	17.6%
Two or More Races	40	51	27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.6%	23.7%	2.1%

Schools Near Bullard Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bullard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3656 Old Stilesboro Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8720	822	62	13.2	31.4%	428 (52.1%)	156 (19.0%)	147 (17.9%)	35 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.4%)	73.1	300^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.0%		72.8	304^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.5%	4	52.0	51.3	57.9	52.7	63.2	46.9	46.2	$11,405	$188	$11,217
Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4179 Jim Owens Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6673	552	43	12.8	58.9%	203 (36.8%)	126 (22.8%)	132 (23.9%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	69 (12.5%)	69	356^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.5%		74.9	281^st of 1242 public elementary schools	77.4%	75	43.0	54.4	51.5	52.7	72.2	46.0	40.0	$12,180	$192	$11,988
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8127	801	64	12.6	61.4%	236 (29.5%)	314 (39.2%)	151 (18.9%)	49 (6.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	57.1	478^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.7%		58	473^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	61.9%	5	43.0	38.2	50.0	47.1	45.4	39.7	43.2	$9,817	$592	$9,225
Due West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Due West Rd NW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8071	648	46	14.0	19.8%	396 (61.1%)	76 (11.7%)	64 (9.9%)	40 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.8%)	93.3	90^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.8%		92	105^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.5%	15	63.0	62.3	76.1	72.2	75.4	78.0	66.1	$10,748	$193	$10,555
Kennesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3155 Jiles Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8172	606	53	11.5	56.6%	209 (34.5%)	188 (31.0%)	130 (21.5%)	25 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (8.6%)								(n/a)								$10,671	$199	$10,472
Frey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2865 Mars Hill Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6655	745	60	12.5	32.3%	425 (57.0%)	132 (17.7%)	85 (11.4%)	34 (4.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.7%)	78.2	249^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.0%		82.5	201^st of 1242 public elementary schools	83.8%	48	64.4	50.3	63.9	59.8	54.5	51.9	49.6	$10,200	$312	$9,888
Ford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1345 Mars Hill Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8092	747	56	13.3	16.5%	494 (66.1%)	112 (15.0%)	55 (7.4%)	37 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	90.2	135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.8	163^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	86.9%	28	56.7	60.1	69.9	69.2	73.7	68.0	63.7	$9,821	$186	$9,635
Acworth Intermediate School	Public	2-5	4220 Cantrell Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6600	505	47	10.8	75.8%	136 (26.9%)	160 (31.7%)	155 (30.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.5%)	57.7	473^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	62.1%		55.8	502^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	59.6%	29	48.4	40.2	49.3	53.2	37.8	37.0	42.8	$10,904	$588	$10,316
Big Shanty Elementary School	Public	3-5	1575 Ben King Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8023	545	45	12.0	53.4%	180 (33.0%)	178 (32.7%)	124 (22.8%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.8%)	67.7	369^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.4%		67.1	371^st of 1242 public elementary schools	70.1%	2	46.4	51.6	53.9	57.9	65.9	41.4	35.1	$11,901	$198	$11,703
Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2361 Baker Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6629	774	64	12.1	55.8%	219 (28.3%)	276 (35.7%)	171 (22.1%)	45 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (7.6%)	70.8	336^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.1%		69.7	337^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.9%	1	48.7	46.2	55.7	48.3	55.2	57.3	47.3	$11,010	$627	$10,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Bullard Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bullard Elementary School?

Students at Bullard Elementary School are 52% White, 19% African American, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Bullard Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bullard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McClure Middle School

What district is Bullard Elementary School in?

Cobb County

Is Bullard Elementary School a good school?

Bullard Elementary School ranks 300^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bullard Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 822 students attended Bullard Elementary School.

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