Due West Elementary School

Summary:

Due West Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, serving 636 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Cobb County School District.

Due West Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. Its students significantly outperform the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 76.1% of 5th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 57.9% in Cobb County and 48.2% statewide. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population. Due West also has higher per-student spending compared to the state average, which may contribute to its strong resources and support for student learning.

While Due West Elementary stands out for its consistent high performance, nearby schools like Kennesaw Elementary, Cheatham Hill Elementary, and Frey Elementary also demonstrate strong academic achievement, indicating the Cobb County School District as a whole provides a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3900 Due West Rd NW
       Marietta, GA  30064


(678) 594-8071

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Due West Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
African American:
11.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Compare Details Due West Elementary School ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.32. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Due West Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Due West Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.99 51st 1101 95.4%
2007 82.19 140th 1125 87.6%
2008 84.49 109th 1134 90.4%
2009 85.76 95th 1133 91.6%
2010 87.13 72nd 1183 93.9%
2011 87.55 49th 1212 96.0%
2012 86.86 47th 1201 96.1%
2013 85.25 74th 1225 94.0%
2014 83.49 102nd 1231 91.7%
2015 90.73 103rd 1240 91.7%
2016 90.61 103rd 1233 91.6%
2017 91.49 97th 1205 92.0%
2018 93.38 77th 1209 93.6%
2019 91.91 95th 1234 92.3%
2021 84.36 173rd 1214 85.7%
2022 92.04 102nd 1244 91.8%
2023 92.02 105th 1242 91.5%
2024 93.32 90th 1248 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 10, 2022

Open Quote School was fine until it came to disciplinary issues. Principal does not properly record incidences and sweeps problems under the rug in order to defend reputation. If you challenge this, you will be dismissed and called a liar. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

Open Quote This little school is perfect. From the administration, to the teachers, to the participation of the parents and students. The refer to themselves as "the DueWest Family" and they truly are! My daughter went there 2-5th and unfortunately we moved and my son only got to go K-1. He is now at Still Elementary and every day that I pull away after dropping him off, I mutter to myself how much I miss Due West!! I can not say enough good things about this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Open Quote Wonderful teachers and staff. Small active school with TONS of parent involvement!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Due West 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 633 633
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 787 787
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 568 568
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 577 577
1994 399 12 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 428 11 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 428 11 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 433 13 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 443 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 473 10 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 474 16 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 486 11 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 523 27 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 523 27 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 445 24 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 391 27 19 12 0 n/a n/a 10 459
2006 392 37 17 13 1 n/a n/a 16 476
2007 359 34 22 13 1 n/a n/a 13 442
2008 365 39 19 11 1 n/a n/a 15 450
2009 396 38 23 9 0 n/a n/a 19 485
2010 441 47 21 17 0 0 0 0 526
2011 431 38 16 24 0 0 14 0 523
2012 420 44 21 25 0 0 15 0 525
2013 415 53 33 28 0 0 18 0 547
2014 430 44 32 37 0 0 21 0 564
2015 456 53 28 52 0 1 22 0 612
2016 452 50 33 47 0 2 24 0 608
2017 464 54 30 49 0 2 31 0 630
2018 453 59 27 39 0 2 29 0 609
2019 421 42 20 42 1 0 36 0 562
2020 417 49 18 57 0 0 44 0 585
2021 353 70 15 56 0 0 50 0 544
2022 382 61 30 61 1 0 55 0 590
2023 396 71 41 66 4 0 58 0 636

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Due West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 633 33.0 19.1 2.2
1991 787 42.0 18.7 2
1992 568 43.5 13.0 2.1
1993 577 28.0 20.6 1.4
1994 421 24.9 16.9 2.9
1995 447 27.5 16.3 2.7
1996 447 27.5 16.3 2.7
1997 456 26.4 17.3 3.5
1998 459 27.2 16.9 3.9
1999 493 27.7 17.8 3.4
2000 503 30.0 16.8 2.8
2001 518 32.0 16.2 3.1
2002 576 36.5 15.8 4.7
2003 576 36.5 15.8 4.7
2004 495 36.0 13.8 4.6
2005 459 33.5 13.7 6.9
2006 476 32.5 14.6 9.3
2007 442 33.6 13.2 8.6
2008 450 34.1 13.2 8.7
2009 485 40.1 12.1 10.1
2010 526 41.6 12.6 12.2
2011 523 40.1 13.0 14
2012 525 41.1 12.7 15.6
2013 547 40.2 13.6 15.4
2014 564 39.4 14.3 14.7
2015 612 44.0 13.9 16
2016 608 42.0 14.4 14.1
2017 630 40.5 15.5 11.1
2018 609 42.3 14.3 12
2019 562 39.7 14.1 11.6
2020 585 39.2 14.9 11.5
2021 544 40.2 13.5 13.6
2022 590 40.6 14.5 n/a
2023 636 44.1 14.4 12.3

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 Due West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 633 33.0 19.1 2.2
1991 787 42.0 18.7 2
1992 568 43.5 13.0 2.1
1993 577 28.0 20.6 1.4
1994 421 24.9 16.9 2.9
1995 447 27.5 16.3 2.7
1996 447 27.5 16.3 2.7
1997 456 26.4 17.3 3.5
1998 459 27.2 16.9 3.9
1999 493 27.7 17.8 3.4
2000 503 30.0 16.8 2.8
2001 518 32.0 16.2 3.1
2002 576 36.5 15.8 4.7
2003 576 36.5 15.8 4.7
2004 495 36.0 13.8 4.6
2005 459 33.5 13.7 6.9
2006 476 32.5 14.6 9.3
2007 442 33.6 13.2 8.6
2008 450 34.1 13.2 8.7
2009 485 40.1 12.1 10.1
2010 526 41.6 12.6 12.2
2011 523 40.1 13.0 14
2012 525 41.1 12.7 15.6
2013 547 40.2 13.6 15.4
2014 564 39.4 14.3 14.7
2015 612 44.0 13.9 16
2016 608 42.0 14.4 14.1
2017 630 40.5 15.5 11.1
2018 609 42.3 14.3 12
2019 562 39.7 14.1 11.6
2020 585 39.2 14.9 11.5
2021 544 40.2 13.5 13.6
2022 590 40.6 14.5 n/a
2023 636 44.1 14.4 12.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Due West Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $270 (3.1%) $8,514 (96.9%) $8,784
2018 $539 (5.5%) $9,295 (94.5%) $9,834
2019 $193 (1.8%) $10,555 (98.2%) $10,748

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Due West 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 95th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Due West Elementary School)71.657.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Due West Elementary School)71.664.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Due West Elementary School)61.756.3
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Due West Elementary School)6677.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Due West Elementary School)8374
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Due West Elementary School)75.579.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Due West Elementary School)76.468.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562636
 13.2%
African American4271
 69%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2041
 105%
Hispanic4266
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White421396
 5.9%
Two or More Races3658
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.6%12.3%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Due West Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Due West Elementary School.

Students at Due West Elementary School are 62% White, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Students who attend Due West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Harrison High School

Yes. Due West Elementary School ranks in the top 7.2% of Georgia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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