Carrollton Elementary School in Carrollton, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carrollton Elementary School is a town public school in Carrollton, Georgia that is part of Carrollton City School District. It serves 1,894 students in grades Pre-K - 3 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1. Its teachers have had 41 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 3

1,894 Students

105 Teachers

401 Ben Scott Blvd

Carrollton, GA 30117 View local requests

http://www.carrolltoncityschools.net

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Carrollton Elementary School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

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.

Carrollton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 11, 2026

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