Marlow Elementary School

Summary:

Marlow Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Guyton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 775 students. The school is part of the Effingham County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marlow Elementary consistently performs above the state average in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, Marlow's 5th-grade students achieved 66.4% proficiency in ELA, 63.3% in Math, and 69.5% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages of 48.2%, 41%, and 41.7%, respectively. Marlow has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking among the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 15.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Effingham County district.

Within the Effingham County district, Guyton Elementary School generally performs below Marlow Elementary in most academic areas, particularly in 5th-grade Science and Mathematics. However, Blandford Elementary and South Effingham Elementary, also in the Effingham County district, demonstrate comparable or even stronger academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas. The nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district generally perform below Marlow Elementary in academic achievement, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5160 Ga Highway 17 S
       Guyton, GA  31312


(912) 728-3262

District: Effingham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Marlow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Effingham Middle School
High:    South Effingham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  775

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
10.8%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Compare Details Marlow Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Effingham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Effingham County 22nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marlow Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.96 262nd 1101 76.2%
2007 80.61 165th 1125 85.3%
2008 73.82 264th 1134 76.7%
2009 62.59 453rd 1133 60.0%
2010 76.34 264th 1183 77.7%
2011 83.06 143rd 1212 88.2%
2012 80.30 183rd 1201 84.8%
2013 79.97 196th 1225 84.0%
2014 81.58 152nd 1231 87.7%
2015 80.06 209th 1240 83.1%
2016 75.46 264th 1233 78.6%
2017 83.08 179th 1205 85.1%
2018 81.36 208th 1209 82.8%
2019 84.68 174th 1234 85.9%
2021 87.05 144th 1214 88.1%
2022 83.18 205th 1244 83.5%
2023 80.63 221st 1242 82.2%
2024 82.00 211th 1248 83.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Marlow 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 620 620
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 536 536
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 559 559
1994 542 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 429 7 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 429 7 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 421 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 392 11 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 427 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 502 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 523 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 572 12 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 572 12 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 584 7 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 614 16 5 4 0 n/a n/a 17 656
2006 687 16 5 6 0 n/a n/a 21 735
2007 704 22 5 9 0 n/a n/a 20 760
2008 730 27 6 10 1 n/a n/a 22 796
2009 754 27 7 18 0 n/a n/a 17 823
2010 704 33 7 35 1 3 25 0 808
2011 674 21 5 37 1 1 21 0 760
2012 626 22 4 38 0 0 26 0 716
2013 652 28 4 43 0 0 29 0 756
2014 645 23 5 41 0 0 29 0 743
2015 640 34 4 38 0 0 29 0 745
2016 673 36 6 43 0 0 29 0 787
2017 681 43 3 55 0 0 31 0 813
2018 739 62 4 77 2 0 45 0 929
2019 658 46 2 58 2 0 40 0 806
2020 658 52 2 55 1 0 40 0 808
2021 637 52 4 52 2 0 49 0 796
2022 636 54 3 69 2 0 46 0 810
2023 592 54 2 84 4 0 39 0 775

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 Marlow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 620 37.0 16.7 22.7
1991 536 36.0 14.8 27.8
1992 551 35.0 15.7 94.9
1993 559 35.0 16.0 33.3
1994 593 38.2 15.5 36.1
1995 439 26.0 16.9 21.2
1996 439 26.0 16.9 21.2
1997 434 24.0 18.1 27.9
1998 407 24.8 16.4 27.3
1999 442 27.7 16.0 27.8
2000 517 32.0 16.2 18.6
2001 538 29.1 18.5 22.1
2002 591 33.7 17.5 26.6
2003 591 33.7 17.5 26.6
2004 606 32.3 18.8 26.6
2005 656 45.7 14.4 31.1
2006 735 53.1 13.8 26.3
2007 760 53.3 14.3 27.8
2008 796 54.3 14.7 31.7
2009 823 53.4 15.4 36.8
2010 808 55.2 14.6 38.9
2011 760 55.3 13.7 39.5
2012 716 48.5 14.7 43.2
2013 756 47.7 15.8 44.2
2014 743 47.1 15.7 43.3
2015 745 49.0 15.2 40.3
2016 787 50.0 15.7 34.6
2017 813 50.6 16.0 33.5
2018 929 56.6 16.4 33.9
2019 806 51.5 15.6 30.1
2020 808 54.5 14.8 33.2
2021 796 51.1 15.5 29.8
2022 810 52.7 15.3 n/a
2023 775 55.8 13.8 31.2

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 Marlow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 620 37.0 16.7 22.7
1991 536 36.0 14.8 27.8
1992 551 35.0 15.7 94.9
1993 559 35.0 16.0 33.3
1994 593 38.2 15.5 36.1
1995 439 26.0 16.9 21.2
1996 439 26.0 16.9 21.2
1997 434 24.0 18.1 27.9
1998 407 24.8 16.4 27.3
1999 442 27.7 16.0 27.8
2000 517 32.0 16.2 18.6
2001 538 29.1 18.5 22.1
2002 591 33.7 17.5 26.6
2003 591 33.7 17.5 26.6
2004 606 32.3 18.8 26.6
2005 656 45.7 14.4 31.1
2006 735 53.1 13.8 26.3
2007 760 53.3 14.3 27.8
2008 796 54.3 14.7 31.7
2009 823 53.4 15.4 36.8
2010 808 55.2 14.6 38.9
2011 760 55.3 13.7 39.5
2012 716 48.5 14.7 43.2
2013 756 47.7 15.8 44.2
2014 743 47.1 15.7 43.3
2015 745 49.0 15.2 40.3
2016 787 50.0 15.7 34.6
2017 813 50.6 16.0 33.5
2018 929 56.6 16.4 33.9
2019 806 51.5 15.6 30.1
2020 808 54.5 14.8 33.2
2021 796 51.1 15.5 29.8
2022 810 52.7 15.3 n/a
2023 775 55.8 13.8 31.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marlow Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $489 (5.7%) $8,070 (94.3%) $8,559
2018 $359 (4.3%) $7,995 (95.7%) $8,354
2019 $301 (3.3%) $8,803 (96.7%) $9,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marlow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marlow Elementary School)55.650.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Effingham County)52.352.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marlow Elementary School)66.156.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Effingham County)65.264.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marlow Elementary School)51.147.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Effingham County)5142.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marlow Elementary School)6554.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Effingham County)63.557.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marlow Elementary School)68.154.6
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Effingham County)57.851.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marlow Elementary School)60.258
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Effingham County)52.653
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Marlow Elementary School)74.369.7
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Effingham County)58.556.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students806775
 3.8%
African American4654
 17.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic5884
 44.8%
Pacific Islander00
White658592
 10%
Two or More Races4039
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%31.2%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marlow Elementary School

Marlow Elementary School ranks 211th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Marlow Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 775 students attended Marlow Elementary School.

Students who attend Marlow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Effingham Middle School
High : South Effingham High School


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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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