Big Shanty Intermediate School in Kennesaw, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Big Shanty Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Kennesaw, Georgia that is part of Cobb County School District. It serves 511 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

511 Students

47 Teachers

1575 Ben King Rd NW

Kennesaw, GA 30144 View local requests

http://www.cobbk12.org/bigshanty/

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Big Shanty Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Big Shanty Intermediate School Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Big Shanty Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 20, 2026

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