Shallowford Falls Elementary School

Summary:

Shallowford Falls Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, serving 622 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Cobb County School District. This school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Shallowford Falls Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 82.7% in English Language Arts, 74% in Math, and 64.4% in Science, compared to the Cobb County averages of 57.9%, 49.1%, and 45.6%, respectively. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.9, compared to nearby schools ranging from 12.7 to 14.6, and a higher per-student spending of $11,771, compared to a range of $9,455 to $10,948 in the other schools. Additionally, Shallowford Falls Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 7.56%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 3.76% to 26.07%.

These factors contribute to Shallowford Falls Elementary School's exceptional performance and reputation as one of the top elementary schools in Georgia. The school's consistent high ratings, strong academic outcomes, and efficient resource allocation suggest that it provides a quality education to its diverse student population, outperforming its peers in the Cobb County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

(770) 642-5610

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,771

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 598

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Asian:

11.2%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shallowford Falls Elementary School ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Asian (11.2%), Hispanic (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shallowford Falls Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 20^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Shallowford Falls Elementary School employs 52.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shallowford Falls Elementary School is $11,771, which is the 20^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shallowford Falls 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 Shallowford Falls Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	91.26	8^th	1101	99.3%
2007	90.67	21^st	1125	98.1%
2008	91.47	17^th	1134	98.5%
2009	91.35	19^th	1133	98.3%
2010	89.30	35^th	1183	97.0%
2011	88.19	38^th	1212	96.9%
2012	88.01	31^st	1201	97.4%
2013	84.07	101^st	1225	91.8%
2014	85.46	60^th	1231	95.1%
2015	93.66	73^rd	1240	94.1%
2016	94.76	63^rd	1233	94.9%
2017	96.12	45^th	1205	96.3%
2018	94.08	70^th	1209	94.2%
2019	93.34	76^th	1234	93.8%
2021	95.41	63^rd	1214	94.8%
2022	95.86	64^th	1244	94.9%
2023	95.75	61^st	1242	95.1%
2024	93.78	83^rd	1248	93.3%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)

80%

20%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, July 27, 2017

great school! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 22, 2015

My oldest son went there about 15 years ago and it was the best school ever other than a few over the top snotty women who worked there. Now my younger children go there and it has the worst staff you could ever imagine they're there simply to get a paycheck not to teach your children they're very rude and inconsiderate they think everybody should stop what they're doing and be on their schedule and fork out every bit of money to them and if you don't then you're not like them to school. They do not have the child interest at heart at all it's all about what they can do for them to make them look better. There is one or two teachers there that are even worth having. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Shallowford Falls Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	717	717
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	729	729
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	690	690
1994	659	21	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1995	598	15	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1996	598	15	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1997	580	15	15	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	622
1998	598	15	22	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
1999	634	14	22	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
2000	685	30	28	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
2001	647	26	35	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2002	608	36	42	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
2003	608	36	42	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
2004	574	39	45	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
2005	514	39	46	25	0	n/a	n/a	31	655
2006	492	33	53	29	0	n/a	n/a	28	635
2007	481	34	59	24	1	n/a	n/a	33	632
2008	493	40	50	22	0	n/a	n/a	33	638
2009	529	46	52	24	0	n/a	n/a	28	679
2010	563	41	63	32	1	1	0	0	701
2011	518	39	61	38	0	1	23	0	680
2012	505	43	54	34	0	1	21	0	658
2013	495	40	52	32	1	2	26	0	648
2014	501	28	56	44	1	1	29	0	660
2015	487	34	63	42	1	0	31	0	658
2016	467	42	56	46	0	0	25	0	636
2017	459	56	52	57	0	0	28	0	652
2018	486	66	55	58	0	0	24	0	689
2019	508	70	62	54	0	1	26	0	721
2020	492	51	62	49	0	1	26	0	681
2021	405	51	61	51	0	1	28	0	597
2022	401	44	57	66	1	1	39	0	609
2023	413	48	57	61	1	0	42	0	622
2024	388	43	67	53	3	0	44	0	598

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 Shallowford Falls Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	717	43.0	16.6	0.6
1992	729	38.0	19.1	1
1993	690	36.0	19.2	0.6
1994	699	42.1	16.6	1
1995	637	40.0	15.9	1.9
1996	637	40.0	15.9	1.9
1997	622	37.0	16.8	2.4
1998	653	39.3	16.6	3.2
1999	687	42.8	16.1	2.2
2000	762	45.5	16.7	2
2001	724	45.5	15.9	2.1
2002	713	45.0	15.8	3.9
2003	713	45.0	15.8	3.9
2004	683	46.7	14.6	5.7
2005	655	45.9	14.3	6.6
2006	635	44.2	14.4	5.4
2007	632	49.9	12.7	5.5
2008	638	52.1	12.2	5.8
2009	679	50.6	13.4	6.3
2010	701	51.0	13.7	6.3
2011	680	50.1	13.5	7.6
2012	658	47.5	13.8	9.9
2013	648	42.0	15.4	10
2014	660	40.1	16.4	7.7
2015	658	46.0	14.3	7.8
2016	636	44.0	14.4	8.6
2017	652	48.5	13.4	9
2018	689	50.1	13.7	8.1
2019	721	54.3	13.2	9.8
2020	681	54.8	12.4	7
2021	597	54.7	10.9	9.4
2022	609	51.1	11.9	n/a
2023	622	52.1	11.9	7.6
2024	598	52.1	11.4	16.9

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 Shallowford Falls Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	717	43.0	16.6	0.6
1992	729	38.0	19.1	1
1993	690	36.0	19.2	0.6
1994	699	42.1	16.6	1
1995	637	40.0	15.9	1.9
1996	637	40.0	15.9	1.9
1997	622	37.0	16.8	2.4
1998	653	39.3	16.6	3.2
1999	687	42.8	16.1	2.2
2000	762	45.5	16.7	2
2001	724	45.5	15.9	2.1
2002	713	45.0	15.8	3.9
2003	713	45.0	15.8	3.9
2004	683	46.7	14.6	5.7
2005	655	45.9	14.3	6.6
2006	635	44.2	14.4	5.4
2007	632	49.9	12.7	5.5
2008	638	52.1	12.2	5.8
2009	679	50.6	13.4	6.3
2010	701	51.0	13.7	6.3
2011	680	50.1	13.5	7.6
2012	658	47.5	13.8	9.9
2013	648	42.0	15.4	10
2014	660	40.1	16.4	7.7
2015	658	46.0	14.3	7.8
2016	636	44.0	14.4	8.6
2017	652	48.5	13.4	9
2018	689	50.1	13.7	8.1
2019	721	54.3	13.2	9.8
2020	681	54.8	12.4	7
2021	597	54.7	10.9	9.4
2022	609	51.1	11.9	n/a
2023	622	52.1	11.9	7.6
2024	598	52.1	11.4	16.9

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 Shallowford Falls Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$176 (1.6%)	$10,545 (98.3%)	$10,722
2018	$301 (2.8%)	$10,560 (97.2%)	$10,861
2019	$391 (3.3%)	$11,380 (96.7%)	$11,771

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shallowford Falls Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 61^st of 1242 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	74.8	83.3	8.5%
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 (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	83.2	79.2	4%
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 (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	83.3	62.7	20.6%
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 (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	86.3	78.4	7.9%
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 (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	78.4	74.6	3.8%
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 (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	73.9	73.7	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Shallowford Falls Elementary School)	65.2	65.8	0.6%
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	721	622	13.7%
African American	70	48	31.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	62	57	8.1%
Hispanic	54	61	13%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	508	413	18.7%
Two or More Races	26	42	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.8%	7.6%	2.3%

Schools Near Shallowford Falls 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
Shallowford Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3529 Lassiter Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5610	598	52	11.4	16.9%	388 (64.9%)	43 (7.2%)	53 (8.9%)	67 (11.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.4%)	93.8	83^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	93.3%		95.8	61^st of 1242 public elementary schools	95.1%	22	71.2	71.4	82.7	72.1	67.5	74.0	64.4	$11,771	$391	$11,380
Garrison Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 Wesley Chapel Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5600	646	45	14.3	13.8%	456 (70.6%)	41 (6.3%)	60 (9.3%)	54 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	93.8	84^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.3%		91.6	110^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.1%	26	67.2	67.0	79.5	66.4	75.2	72.3	71.4	$10,153	$301	$9,852
Tritt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5630	797	59	13.4	9.0%	614 (77.0%)	32 (4.0%)	64 (8.0%)	37 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	98.7	13^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.0%		99	10^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.2%	3	80.8	80.3	94.8	87.0	84.5	86.7	85.2	$9,827	$192	$9,635
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3151 Sandy Plains Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7265	835	63	13.2	20.1%	461 (55.2%)	60 (7.2%)	113 (13.5%)	146 (17.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.3%)	97.7	21^st of 1248 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.3	37^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.0%	16	78.4	82.9	88.4	78.4	88.5	75.5	76.1	$9,672	$195	$9,477
Murdock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 509-5071	911	64	14.3	13.2%	506 (55.5%)	67 (7.4%)	84 (9.2%)	191 (21.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.7%)	97.5	29^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.7%		97.7	28^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.7%	1	79.7	74.4	82.8	84.8	84.3	81.1	72.8	$9,455	$195	$9,260
Rocky Mount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Rocky Mountain Rd NE	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 591-5050	582	44	13.1	17.9%	371 (63.7%)	63 (10.8%)	58 (10.0%)	40 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.2%)	93.3	94^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.5%		93.7	88^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.9%	6	74.7	65.5	78.0	70.1	73.9	62.0	72.0	$10,191	$192	$9,998
Addison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3055 Ebenezer Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-2700	571	47	12.1	35.0%	293 (51.3%)	68 (11.9%)	109 (19.1%)	42 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.0%)	84.7	181^st of 1248 public elementary schools	85.5%		87.6	153^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	87.7%	28	62.6	43.0	67.8	74.7	54.0	72.2	68.9	$10,649	$201	$10,448
Mountain Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11895 Mountain Park Rd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4530	766	53	14.4	11.9%	577 (75.3%)	39 (5.1%)	83 (10.8%)	20 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.0%)	97.1	37^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.0%		97.2	39^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.9%	2	73.7	76.1	85.6	78.9	81.7	75.0	76.5	$10,948	$200	$10,749
Timber Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Timber Ridge Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5621	510	40	12.8	6.1%	322 (63.1%)	24 (4.7%)	54 (10.6%)	81 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	98.9	8^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.4%		99.2	8^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.4%		80.5	88.7	93.4	87.8	91.8	81.3	83.5	$10,845	$301	$10,545
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2433 Jamerson Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7636	608	44	13.9	12.3%	399 (65.6%)	43 (7.1%)	58 (9.5%)	59 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.9%)	91.3	118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.5%		87.4	157^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.4%	39	75.2	61.1	70.9	81.9	67.3	68.2	59.1	$10,039	$190	$9,849

Frequently Asked Questions about Shallowford Falls Elementary School

How many students attend Shallowford Falls Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 598 students attended Shallowford Falls Elementary School.

Is Shallowford Falls Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Shallowford Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 6.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Shallowford Falls Elementary School in?

Cobb County

What is the racial makeup of Shallowford Falls Elementary School?

Students at Shallowford Falls Elementary School are 65% White, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American.

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