Powers Ferry Elementary School

Q: Is Powers Ferry Elementary School a good school?

Powers Ferry Elementary School ranks 841 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Powers Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 413 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Powers Ferry Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. This has resulted in the school being ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One potential factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.35% to 79.18% over the past few years. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools in the Cobb County district, such as Sope Creek Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools, the academic gap becomes even more apparent. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, the combination of economic disadvantage and consistently low academic performance suggests that Powers Ferry Elementary School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population and improve overall academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

403 Powers Ferry Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067

(770) 578-7936

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
841^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Powers Ferry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Cobb Middle School
High:	Wheeler High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 413

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.7%

African American:

36.6%

White:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Powers Ferry Elementary School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.65. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Powers Ferry 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 Powers Ferry Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	31.57	840^th	1101	23.7%
2007	26.36	913^th	1125	18.8%
2008	27.38	920^th	1134	18.9%
2009	33.02	863^rd	1133	23.8%
2010	32.45	918^th	1183	22.4%
2011	21.03	1044^th	1212	13.9%
2012	34.34	916^th	1201	23.7%
2013	34.20	937^th	1225	23.5%
2014	35.60	929^th	1231	24.5%
2015	23.56	966^th	1240	22.1%
2016	27.27	890^th	1233	27.8%
2017	29.01	856^th	1205	29.0%
2018	20.43	972^nd	1209	19.6%
2019	23.20	959^th	1234	22.3%
2021	27.80	842^nd	1214	30.6%
2022	36.11	759^th	1244	39.0%
2023	37.46	735^th	1242	40.8%
2024	30.65	841^st	1248	32.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Over all I love this school. Principal all the teachers my daughter has had this far. Office staff and other staff members. Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Powers Ferry is Cobb County's best kept secret! With low student-teacher ratios, dynamic school administrators, and a positive school culture, Powers Ferry is a fabulous place to learn. This is one of the greatest schools Cobb County has to offer! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 2, 2014

This school is constantly growing. Powers Ferry has implemented a staff who is ready and prepared to turn things around. I predict in one year this school will rank top 5 in Cobb County. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, January 27, 2014

I personally really enjoy how the staff at this school seems to be very friendly and warm to their students and fellow co-workers. When I enter the building, the environment feels warm and welcoming. The office staff/administration is always willing to help parents and students when needed in a friendly manner. Thanks to your staff for making this school feel so inviting! Keep up the great work! Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, October 18, 2013

This school should be ranked one of the worst schools in Cobb County. I have been affiliated with Powers Ferry for almost a decade everything about it is in need of some serious help. The teachers try, however with the lack of parental and administrative help, many find themselves teaching in a defeated mode or looking for a position elsewhere. The principal rules rather than leads. He plays favorites with students, parents, and staff members. The school should put in a revolving door because the student population is far from steady. The attitudes are obnoxious and ungrateful; with expectations of handouts and entitlements. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Powers Ferry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	455	455
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	479	479
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	399	399
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	417	417
1994	241	142	19	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1995	207	146	36	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
1996	207	146	36	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
1997	184	184	25	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
1998	158	205	20	36	4	n/a	n/a	0	423
1999	141	201	20	51	5	n/a	n/a	0	418
2000	120	232	26	80	4	n/a	n/a	0	462
2001	106	206	22	105	5	n/a	n/a	0	444
2002	93	220	9	136	4	n/a	n/a	0	462
2003	93	220	9	136	4	n/a	n/a	0	462
2004	82	242	9	128	3	n/a	n/a	0	464
2005	97	227	8	113	2	n/a	n/a	22	469
2006	83	213	9	125	1	n/a	n/a	12	443
2007	97	203	7	161	1	n/a	n/a	23	492
2008	77	209	2	180	2	n/a	n/a	16	486
2009	70	205	8	145	0	n/a	n/a	10	438
2010	62	255	4	138	3	0	0	0	462
2011	52	258	2	171	4	0	15	0	502
2012	66	218	2	151	4	0	13	0	454
2013	52	257	9	137	2	0	15	0	472
2014	52	245	7	125	3	0	13	0	445
2015	49	215	7	129	5	0	21	0	426
2016	54	211	9	147	5	0	19	0	445
2017	47	169	7	168	3	0	20	0	414
2018	57	192	7	190	3	0	15	0	464
2019	41	176	7	189	1	0	17	0	431
2020	37	152	6	201	1	0	14	0	411
2021	32	145	7	176	1	0	15	0	376
2022	37	164	7	166	0	0	17	0	391
2023	40	151	4	201	0	0	17	0	413

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powers Ferry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	455	26.0	17.5	16
1991	479	32.0	14.9	27.1
1992	399	31.0	12.8	27.6
1993	417	23.0	18.1	28.3
1994	432	29.9	14.4	34
1995	436	27.5	15.9	44.7
1996	436	27.5	15.9	44.7
1997	446	28.5	15.6	54.3
1998	423	31.3	13.5	62.2
1999	418	30.9	13.5	54.3
2000	462	31.5	14.7	46.3
2001	444	34.0	13.1	58.3
2002	462	42.5	10.9	69.3
2003	462	42.5	10.9	69.3
2004	464	42.0	11.0	77.6
2005	469	44.0	10.7	84.3
2006	443	45.9	9.7	88.2
2007	492	47.9	10.3	96.4
2008	486	46.5	10.5	91.7
2009	438	47.0	9.3	98.1
2010	462	40.5	11.4	89.6
2011	502	43.5	11.5	92.2
2012	454	43.5	10.4	91.2
2013	472	40.5	11.6	89
2014	445	38.0	11.7	88.8
2015	426	38.0	11.2	85.7
2016	445	39.0	11.4	83.8
2017	414	36.0	11.5	81.4
2018	464	36.5	12.7	77.6
2019	431	38.5	11.1	78.9
2020	411	37.0	11.1	74.7
2021	376	35.0	10.7	68.4
2022	391	39.0	10.0	n/a
2023	413	34.6	11.9	79.2

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 Powers Ferry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	455	26.0	17.5	16
1991	479	32.0	14.9	27.1
1992	399	31.0	12.8	27.6
1993	417	23.0	18.1	28.3
1994	432	29.9	14.4	34
1995	436	27.5	15.9	44.7
1996	436	27.5	15.9	44.7
1997	446	28.5	15.6	54.3
1998	423	31.3	13.5	62.2
1999	418	30.9	13.5	54.3
2000	462	31.5	14.7	46.3
2001	444	34.0	13.1	58.3
2002	462	42.5	10.9	69.3
2003	462	42.5	10.9	69.3
2004	464	42.0	11.0	77.6
2005	469	44.0	10.7	84.3
2006	443	45.9	9.7	88.2
2007	492	47.9	10.3	96.4
2008	486	46.5	10.5	91.7
2009	438	47.0	9.3	98.1
2010	462	40.5	11.4	89.6
2011	502	43.5	11.5	92.2
2012	454	43.5	10.4	91.2
2013	472	40.5	11.6	89
2014	445	38.0	11.7	88.8
2015	426	38.0	11.2	85.7
2016	445	39.0	11.4	83.8
2017	414	36.0	11.5	81.4
2018	464	36.5	12.7	77.6
2019	431	38.5	11.1	78.9
2020	411	37.0	11.1	74.7
2021	376	35.0	10.7	68.4
2022	391	39.0	10.0	n/a
2023	413	34.6	11.9	79.2

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 Powers Ferry Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$824 (6.6%)	$11,738 (93.4%)	$12,561
2018	$479 (4.4%)	$10,358 (95.6%)	$10,837
2019	$810 (6.1%)	$12,427 (93.9%)	$13,237

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powers Ferry Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 959^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 735^th of 1242 Elementary schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	30.6	32.8	2.2%
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 (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	43.5	37.5	6%
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 (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	19.5	35	15.5%
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 (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	29.9	53.3	23.4%
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 (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	30	25.7	4.3%
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 (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	17.7	18.6	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Powers Ferry Elementary School)	20.3	18.6	1.7%
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	431	413	4.2%
African American	176	151	14.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	189	201	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	41	40	2.4%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.9%	79.2%	0.3%

Schools Near Powers Ferry 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
Powers Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	403 Powers Ferry Rd SE	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 578-7936	413	35	11.9	79.2%	40 (9.7%)	151 (36.6%)	201 (48.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	30.6	841^st of 1248 public elementary schools	32.6%		37.5	735^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.8%	106	26.3	26.3	40.9	30.3	28.1	34.8	22.7	$13,237	$810	$12,427
Sedalia Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Lower Roswell Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 509-5162	612	51	11.9	58.3%	130 (21.2%)	193 (31.5%)	222 (36.3%)	26 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.2%)	37	741^st of 1248 public elementary schools	40.6%		51.8	532^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	57.2%	209	34.6	28.0	42.7	34.6	32.0	26.8	35.4	$11,856	$622	$11,233
Eastvalley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2570 Lower Roswell Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7214	703	52	13.4	26.9%	289 (41.1%)	106 (15.1%)	173 (24.6%)	86 (12.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.4%)	77.3	258^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.3%		70.3	329^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.5%	71	47.9	51.8	61.9	59.4	59.8	54.6	50.5	$10,598	$190	$10,408
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics	Public	3-5	311 Aviation Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 420-0822	305	20	15.3	31.1%	126 (41.3%)	85 (27.9%)	52 (17.0%)	21 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	99.4	4^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.3	6^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.5%	2	88.9	90.4	95.8	95.9	95.7	86.5	84.4	$9,268	$111	$9,157
Brumby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Terrell Mill Rd SE	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 916-7070	973	78	12.4	70.5%	80 (8.2%)	585 (60.1%)	210 (21.6%)	34 (3.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.0%)	21.1	993^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	20.4%		15.8	1081^st of 1242 public elementary schools	13.0%	88	26.5	15.8	33.3	27.2	21.6	25.6	18.6	$11,523	$626	$10,898
Park Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Park St SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3180	470	48	9.7	92.3%	16 (3.4%)	128 (27.2%)	312 (66.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	30.6	844^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.4%		32.5	801^st of 1242 public elementary schools	35.5%	43	24.1	23.3	32.2	41.4	44.1	27.8	20.0	$15,192	$1,111	$14,080
Sope Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3320 Paper Mill Rd SE	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 916-7085	1,079	72	14.9	7.0%	616 (57.1%)	74 (6.9%)	76 (7.0%)	252 (23.4%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.0%)	96.4	46^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.3%		98.2	24^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.1%	22	79.7	67.6	81.5	80.1	72.6	82.7	80.9	$9,284	$212	$9,073
Lockheed Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Merritt Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3196	736	62	11.8	85.3%	36 (4.9%)	284 (38.6%)	374 (50.8%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.9%)	20	1005^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.5%		17.8	1053^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	15.2%	48	15.3	14.8	29.9	17.9	35.2	31.4	15.3	$12,710	$618	$12,092
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	761	71	10.7	93.2%	22 (2.9%)	100 (13.1%)	628 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.7	994^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.0%	125	20.8	14.9	32.0	32.5	43.9	35.1	25.8	$11,504	$830	$10,675
Sawyer Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Sawyer Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-9923	583	58	10.0	77.4%	50 (8.6%)	204 (35.0%)	278 (47.7%)	11 (1.9%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	39.2	707^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.3%		38.1	720^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.0%	13	23.5	35.6	40.0	32.9	44.4	34.7	31.6	$13,057	$670	$12,387

Frequently Asked Questions about Powers Ferry Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Powers Ferry Elementary School?

Students at Powers Ferry Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 37% African American, 10% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Powers Ferry Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Powers Ferry Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Powers Ferry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Powers Ferry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Cobb Middle School
High : Wheeler High School

Is Powers Ferry Elementary School a good school?

Powers Ferry Elementary School ranks 841^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Powers Ferry Elementary School in?

Cobb County

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