Powers Ferry Elementary School

403 Powers Ferry Road

School District

Cobb County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 02, 2024

Good staff teacher principal assistant, principal excellent job
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2023

Powers Ferry is a hidden gem in Cobb County that has done wonders for our child! The school frequently hosts special nights or weekend events and there is great family engagement. Our son struggles with ADHD and impulsivity and he has been shown nothing but love and support. He is excited to go to school and excited to come home and share what he is learning.
Submitted by parent on July 20, 2016

Powers Ferry serves a lower income, diverse student population hence why their rating looks so poor. But these ratings are deceiving. I was pleasantly surprised by what a great experience my child had at this school. The teachers were engaged, the office staff friendly, and the principal (new as of 2015-2016) committed to creating the best and safest learning environment for the children. While the facility could use some updating (as most public schools do), the playground/field is larger than most of the elementary schools in the area. I loved that there were a variety of "special" classes like art, music, PE, computer and library visits. My child was always excited to attend school. One of the perks of Powers Ferry is that it has a much smaller school population than the bulk of Cobb County elementary schools which creates a more intimate and personal environment. My child was never lost in the crowd and most of the staff and aides recognized them on sight and greeted them by name each day. If I have any complaints it's that I wish they had a better system of communication and a more vibrant and usable website. (Both on the teacher and school-wide level.) They are hampered by the fact that are trying to reach out to all the parents, many of whom require translation, and they do an admirable job of accommodating those needs. But I often felt (as a new parent unfamiliar with both this area and school) that I wasn't hearing enough about activities or functions and didn't find it as easy to be involved as I would have liked.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2014

Powers ferry elementary is a great school! The teachers are great and supporting staff. My child is very happy there. I recommend it.
Submitted by other on October 01, 2014

This school is fabulous! For a small public school it is great! They are attentive to the children's needs and are keeping them prepared for challenges to come, There is so much involvement with the kids! They are constantly learning and having fun in and out of the classroom. I am so impressed with the organization of afterschool activities
Submitted by other on August 29, 2014

Powers Ferry is a small school with many challenges that educators work hard to overcome. The staff is relentless in pushing children to meet high standards, and cares deeply about the success and happiness of each and every child. The teachers take on new challenges with a positive, can-do attitude. They need to be recognized for the tremendously hard work they do everyday. Don't let the test scores and aging building deceive you into thinking this is a sub-par school---the best teaching and learning strategies take place in the classrooms!
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2014

Powers Ferry is great! I moved from out of town and had some people say some cosmetic things about Powers Ferry, so I checked some other schools out first. The welcome and love my child and I received there was uncomparible. The faculty and staff are amazing. There is always something going on and the PARENTS ARE ACTUALLY INVOVLED!. We have been there six months and the only complaint I had was there were no consequences for my child. Dont get me wrong, my child is the furthest thing away from a behavior problem, but she has to have consequences for not doing her work. The teacher is easy to talk too and has assured me that she will stay on top of it, but she just loves her so much! Any teacher that can hug ALL of their students and truly love and care for them deserves a pat on the back!
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2012

I am happy with the progress my child has made at Powers Ferry Elementary school. My standards toward education is higher than what I see at the school since I am an ex-private school teacher. However the teachers and staff and their dedication to seeing a child succeed has really left a positive impression on me as a parent and I am happy that my child enjoys going to school each day. The school does an excellent job in having events and encouraging parental involvement. I am looking forward to the upcoming school year with my child in attendance.
Submitted by other on November 18, 2010

They have good teachers that really care about the students. The staff seems passionate about helping the children move forward.