George W. Whitlow Elementary

Summary:

George W. Whitlow Elementary is a public elementary school in Cumming, Georgia, serving 1,181 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Forsyth County School District.

George W. Whitlow Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with strong academic performance on the Milestones Assessment that often exceeds nearby schools like Midway Elementary, Vickery Creek Elementary, and Sawnee Elementary. However, Daves Creek Elementary and New Hope Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools in the area. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

George W. Whitlow Elementary's consistent high performance, proximity to other top-performing schools, and socioeconomic diversity in the area suggest a competitive and collaborative environment that may contribute to the school's continued success. With strong academic achievement, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on student learning, George W. Whitlow Elementary is a high-quality option for families in the Cumming community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3655 Castleberry Rd
       Cumming, GA  30040


(678) 965-5090

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend George W. Whitlow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Otwell Middle School
High:    Forsyth Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  1,181

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
35.7%
White:
31.8%
Hispanic:
22.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George W. Whitlow Elementary ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

George W. Whitlow Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George W. Whitlow Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 81.27 184th 1212 84.8%
2012 83.49 114th 1201 90.5%
2013 83.49 108th 1225 91.2%
2014 78.20 226th 1231 81.6%
2015 93.19 79th 1240 93.6%
2016 92.11 88th 1233 92.9%
2017 85.36 151st 1205 87.5%
2018 93.51 76th 1209 93.7%
2019 92.57 90th 1234 92.7%
2021 93.89 80th 1214 93.4%
2022 93.66 87th 1244 93.0%
2023 86.01 171st 1242 86.2%
2024 89.80 139th 1248 88.9%
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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: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Open Quote Math teachers are the worst, which is ironic, since it is a STEAM school. LOL Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 2, 2020

Open Quote My son attended Whitlow from 4th to 5th grade and my daughter is currently enrolled in her 3rd year of special education pre-K.

Having moved from out of state when my son was in the 4th grade, I can tell you that Whitlow was LIGHT YEARS ahead of my sons highly rated school in Tennessee. He was utterly lost in math and science when we moved because of the higher level of learning at Whitlow Elementary. He caught up quickly with the help of several talented teachers and is in AP classes in high school.

My daughter has developmental delays but has blossomed at Whitlow Pre-K. Her teachers and paras are compassionate AND passionate about learning. It is too much to describe, but know that it seems like they truly care about her development as much as I do, which is almost impossible.

Administration is responsive and forward thinking. They’ve responded professionally in the couple emails I’ve sent with concerns (mainly about drop off and pickup-nothing to do with the academic atmosphere or specific teachers or issues)

I can’t say enough about Whitlow and will support this school forever. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 20, 2017

Open Quote My child transferred here from another Forysth County school. I don't like how they run the school or deal with children. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Open Quote We have had very good experiences with the fairly new WES since moving into the district about 3 years ago. The teachers care about their impact on the children they teach by addressing their needs, as well as those of their parents. The school nurse is very helpful and accommodates both the child and his or her family in a prompt manner. In other words, they take the business of educating our children very seriously which extends even to the bus drivers whom we have learned to love and respect. Close Quote



Enrollment information for George W. Whitlow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 604 57 86 219 4 0 24 0 994
2011 649 53 113 230 2 2 31 0 1080
2012 658 57 123 237 4 2 27 0 1108
2013 625 51 127 244 6 3 30 0 1086
2014 663 59 136 235 7 2 32 0 1134
2015 653 60 149 248 9 2 19 0 1140
2016 614 65 152 279 7 3 26 0 1146
2017 600 78 152 301 7 2 33 0 1173
2018 576 82 214 316 7 1 37 0 1233
2019 606 103 281 310 10 1 45 0 1356
2020 577 88 342 309 10 1 47 0 1374
2021 527 80 388 290 10 1 42 0 1338
2022 523 70 452 288 12 1 49 0 1395
2023 375 71 422 263 9 1 40 0 1181

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 George W. Whitlow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 994 63.0 15.7 27.7
2011 1080 73.0 14.7 28.4
2012 1108 74.0 14.9 30.4
2013 1086 71.0 15.2 30.8
2014 1134 76.0 14.9 31.6
2015 1140 79.0 14.4 30.8
2016 1146 76.0 15.0 30.5
2017 1173 78.0 15.0 33.2
2018 1233 83.4 14.7 31
2019 1356 91.0 14.9 28
2020 1374 97.3 14.1 25.5
2021 1338 94.0 14.2 21.2
2022 1395 96.2 14.5 n/a
2023 1181 88.9 13.2 21.8

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 George W. Whitlow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 994 63.0 15.7 27.7
2011 1080 73.0 14.7 28.4
2012 1108 74.0 14.9 30.4
2013 1086 71.0 15.2 30.8
2014 1134 76.0 14.9 31.6
2015 1140 79.0 14.4 30.8
2016 1146 76.0 15.0 30.5
2017 1173 78.0 15.0 33.2
2018 1233 83.4 14.7 31
2019 1356 91.0 14.9 28
2020 1374 97.3 14.1 25.5
2021 1338 94.0 14.2 21.2
2022 1395 96.2 14.5 n/a
2023 1181 88.9 13.2 21.8

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 George W. Whitlow Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $788 (8.9%) $8,082 (91.1%) $8,870
2018 $167 (1.7%) $9,585 (98.3%) $9,752
2019 $140 (1.4%) $9,583 (98.6%) $9,723

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George W. Whitlow Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 171st of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George W. Whitlow Elementary)67.446.6
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)67.860.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George W. Whitlow Elementary)71.858.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)77.671.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George W. Whitlow Elementary)71.759.2
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)71.756.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (George W. Whitlow Elementary)72.268.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)79.872.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George W. Whitlow Elementary)71.860.7
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)72.363.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (George W. Whitlow Elementary)74.967.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)74.568.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (George W. Whitlow Elementary)68.364.4
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)70.562.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13561181
 12.9%
African American10371
 31.1%
American Indian109
 10%
Asian281422
 50.2%
Hispanic310263
 15.2%
Pacific Islander11
White606375
 38.1%
Two or More Races4540
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%21.8%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George W. Whitlow Elementary

Students at George W. Whitlow Elementary are 36% Asian, 32% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,181 students attended George W. Whitlow Elementary.

Students who attend George W. Whitlow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otwell Middle School
High : Forsyth Central High School

George W. Whitlow Elementary ranks 139th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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