Marbut Elementary School

Summary:

Marbut Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 454 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marbut Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.1% of 3rd graders, 30.9% of 4th graders, and 33.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% at the state level, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Marbut Elementary School to the nearby schools in the same district, it becomes evident that Marbut is generally underperforming academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Marbut's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 39.1% was significantly lower than the 55% at Edward L. Bouie- Senior Elementary School, the highest-performing nearby school. The school's performance has also declined over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 609 out of 1,214 Georgia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 908 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 1.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5776 Marbut Rd
       Lithonia, GA  30058


(678) 676-8802

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
908th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Marbut Elementary School ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.35. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marbut Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.29 289th 1101 73.8%
2007 73.89 279th 1125 75.2%
2008 71.83 292nd 1134 74.3%
2009 75.67 234th 1133 79.3%
2010 71.62 337th 1183 71.5%
2011 73.64 334th 1212 72.4%
2012 66.59 455th 1201 62.1%
2013 51.93 720th 1225 41.2%
2014 53.58 693rd 1231 43.7%
2015 46.37 613th 1240 50.6%
2016 45.91 631st 1233 48.8%
2017 38.96 716th 1205 40.6%
2018 47.90 590th 1209 51.2%
2019 27.72 890th 1234 27.9%
2021 45.83 609th 1214 49.8%
2022 29.41 857th 1244 31.1%
2023 34.72 771st 1242 37.9%
2024 26.35 908th 1248 27.2%
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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

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 12, 2021

Open Quote Wonderful school with a high standard for education. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, November 28, 2020

Open Quote Amazing school with dedicated teachers and many rich programs for students to get involved in during their time there. This school is very rigorous and prepares children to do well in middle school and beyond. My child attended and now is doing really well as a middle school student. They have clearly set expectations for parental engagement, so parents who don't want to get involved in the process should be aware that children do better when parents and teachers work together. The administration is responsive and very understanding. The principal is a nationally known educator who loves children. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Open Quote I read a previous comment and I must say that has not been my experience at all. My children have had teachers that do a great job with positive behavior reinforcement. The communication that this school provides is superb. Teacher send home newsletters, websites, contact parents directly through classroom management apps like classdojo, etc. The PTA is active and plan wonderful events and opportunities for the students and staff. I have been very pleased with our experiences here. Close Quote


by a citizen
Saturday, June 13, 2015

Open Quote No behavior management by administration, outrageous bullying of students and teachers by other students, outrageous hallway and classroom outbursts and displays, students regularly needed to be physically restrained or carried, absolutely no consequences or follow-through on discipline by Administrators. This school is such a sad, far cry from what is was just a couple of years ago under the previous principal. The Head sets the tone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marbut Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 27 954 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 994
1998 19 1031 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1999 15 1026 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1053
2000 16 1029 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
2001 16 1020 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
2002 13 1059 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1081
2003 13 1059 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1081
2004 11 927 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2005 4 895 5 7 1 n/a n/a 11 923
2006 4 886 4 4 1 n/a n/a 11 910
2007 3 883 3 3 1 n/a n/a 13 906
2008 1 880 5 1 0 n/a n/a 11 898
2009 1 870 4 4 0 n/a n/a 9 888
2010 4 838 0 4 1 0 4 0 851
2011 2 813 0 5 1 1 1 0 823
2012 4 828 1 4 1 1 4 0 843
2013 4 828 1 11 0 2 6 0 852
2014 6 801 1 16 0 4 3 0 831
2015 2 746 1 13 1 4 5 0 772
2016 2 717 1 11 0 4 6 0 741
2017 2 756 1 21 0 2 4 0 786
2018 1 745 1 23 0 1 5 0 776
2019 0 676 1 13 0 1 6 0 697
2020 0 582 1 12 0 0 10 0 605
2021 1 531 1 13 0 0 8 0 554
2022 0 444 1 10 0 0 7 0 462
2023 0 428 1 12 0 0 13 0 454

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 Marbut Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 994 55.0 18.1 52.2
1998 1063 58.2 18.3 47.1
1999 1053 58.9 17.9 39.4
2000 1052 57.9 18.2 38.4
2001 1042 57.5 18.1 38.6
2002 1081 61.7 17.5 45.7
2003 1081 61.7 17.5 45.7
2004 945 56.6 16.7 46.7
2005 923 56.5 16.3 48.1
2006 910 56.7 16.0 53.4
2007 906 55.0 16.5 55.2
2008 898 56.1 16.0 57.4
2009 888 55.8 15.9 58.2
2010 851 48.0 17.7 62.7
2011 823 46.8 17.5 66.2
2012 843 48.7 17.3 69.2
2013 852 46.6 18.2 72.1
2014 831 48.7 17.0 79.2
2015 772 48.0 16.0 83.8
2016 741 44.0 16.8 81
2017 786 45.8 17.1 83.3
2018 776 46.8 16.5 84.1
2019 697 42.7 16.3 83.4
2020 605 38.9 15.5 83.3
2021 554 37.9 14.6 77.4
2022 462 28.2 16.3 n/a
2023 454 26.0 17.4 100

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 Marbut Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 994 55.0 18.1 52.2
1998 1063 58.2 18.3 47.1
1999 1053 58.9 17.9 39.4
2000 1052 57.9 18.2 38.4
2001 1042 57.5 18.1 38.6
2002 1081 61.7 17.5 45.7
2003 1081 61.7 17.5 45.7
2004 945 56.6 16.7 46.7
2005 923 56.5 16.3 48.1
2006 910 56.7 16.0 53.4
2007 906 55.0 16.5 55.2
2008 898 56.1 16.0 57.4
2009 888 55.8 15.9 58.2
2010 851 48.0 17.7 62.7
2011 823 46.8 17.5 66.2
2012 843 48.7 17.3 69.2
2013 852 46.6 18.2 72.1
2014 831 48.7 17.0 79.2
2015 772 48.0 16.0 83.8
2016 741 44.0 16.8 81
2017 786 45.8 17.1 83.3
2018 776 46.8 16.5 84.1
2019 697 42.7 16.3 83.4
2020 605 38.9 15.5 83.3
2021 554 37.9 14.6 77.4
2022 462 28.2 16.3 n/a
2023 454 26.0 17.4 100

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 Marbut Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $602 (6.2%) $9,076 (93.8%) $9,678
2018 $643 (6.3%) $9,553 (93.7%) $10,196
2019 $835 (7.2%) $10,798 (92.8%) $11,633

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marbut 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 890th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 771st of 1242 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marbut Elementary School)24.728.3
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marbut Elementary School)44.330
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marbut Elementary School)31.727
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marbut Elementary School)31.738.7
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marbut Elementary School)32.342.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marbut Elementary School)19.712.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Marbut Elementary School)37.827.6
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students697454
 34.9%
African American676428
 36.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White00
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%100%
 16.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Marbut Elementary School.

Marbut Elementary School ranks 908th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Marbut Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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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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