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Nickajack Elementary School

4555 MAVELL RD SE, SMYRNA, GA 30082

About Nickajack Elementary School

Standing in the vibrant suburb of Smyrna, Nickajack Elementary School (NES) is a dynamic elementary school in Georgia.

It provides a strong educational foundation for 1,191 preK-5th graders with an emphasis on preparing children for the world of academics, creativity, and compassion. The school has an average student-teacher ratio of 15. Every student experiences an engaging, nurturing environment led by 80 teachers and 3 full-time counselors. Students consistently excel, with 48% of students exceeding the grade level in mathematics and 50% in reading, demonstrating strong academic growth as well. As the #25-rated elementary school in the Cobb County School District, NES has earned accolades for innovation and student success. The surrounding community, in which houses average $430k to $465k, takes immense pride in the school's rich history and accomplishments — a pride that is enhanced and elevated by an active alumni community that bridges the generations who have had and continue to be educated at Nickajack.

Nickajack Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4555 MAVELL RD SE, SMYRNA, GA 30082

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Phone

(678) 842-5814

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 50% in Reading.
80
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1191
Total Students
$73234
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nickajack Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM -3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.6%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic 9%
Black 52.9%
Two+ Races 9.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
23.6%
Asian
4.7%
Hispanic
9%
Black
52.9%
Two+ Races
9.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1191
47.8%
569 Female
52.2%
622 Male

Student Population

1191 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

371 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Nickajack Elementary was one of Georgia's "Best K-8 Schools" according to U.S. News & World Report. this was placed #38 in the district and #585 in Georgia when the report came out.

FAQ

Q1. When did Nickajack Elementary School first open?

Ans. Nickajack Elementary School opened in 1958 and has been an important part of education in the Smyrna area ever since.

Q2. How does Nickajack Elementary School get people in the community involved?

Ans. Encourage families to stay involved by having PTA meetings, student exhibitions, and local charity fundraisers.

Q3. What kinds of art classes does Nickajack Elementary School have?

Ans. The school has programs in visual arts, choir, and drama that help students be more creative and confident.

Q4. What does Nickajack Elementary School do to honor its students' successes?

Ans. Awards ceremonies and "Student of the Month" awards encourage students to do their best and keep them motivated.

Q5. What kinds of technology do Nickajack Elementary School kids use?

Ans. Students use interactive tablets, Google Classroom, and online math programs to get better at school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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