Dunleith Elementary School

Q: Is Dunleith Elementary School a good school?

Dunleith Elementary School ranks 629 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dunleith Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 562 students. The school is part of the Marietta City School District, which is ranked 67 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Dunleith Elementary School has seen a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 511 to 960 out of around 1,200-1,250 Georgia elementary schools, and a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that differentiates Dunleith Elementary School is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.52% to 86.12% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages, indicating a high-poverty student population. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the Marietta City School District and the state of Georgia in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates often 5-15 percentage points lower than the district and state averages. Despite having a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $10,151 to $12,785 per student, Dunleith Elementary School also has larger class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.9 to 12.6 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools in the Marietta City and Cobb County districts, which have ratios around 9-11 students per teacher.

When comparing Dunleith Elementary School to other nearby schools, both within the Marietta City district and the Cobb County district, it becomes clear that Dunleith is underperforming academically. Schools like A.L. Burruss Elementary and Hickory Hills Elementary, which are also in the Marietta City district, have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings than Dunleith. Despite the challenges, Dunleith Elementary School's higher per-student spending suggests that the school has the resources to potentially improve its academic performance, and identifying and addressing the root causes of the underperformance could help the school make meaningful progress.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

120 Saine Dr SW
Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 429-3190

District: Marietta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
629^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Dunleith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marietta Middle School
	Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High:	Marietta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.0%

Hispanic:

37.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.1%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.94. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marietta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Marietta City 67^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunleith Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	32.71	828^th	1101	24.8%
2007	23.76	943^rd	1125	16.2%
2008	19.56	995^th	1134	12.3%
2009	31.37	880^th	1133	22.3%
2010	33.94	899^th	1183	24.0%
2011	34.61	911^th	1212	24.8%
2012	56.48	636^th	1201	47.0%
2013	60.10	597^th	1225	51.3%
2014	37.64	907^th	1231	26.3%
2015	24.44	952^nd	1240	23.2%
2016	22.57	960^th	1233	22.1%
2017	21.08	960^th	1205	20.3%
2018	36.88	752^nd	1209	37.8%
2019	48.00	613^th	1234	50.3%
2021	51.14	541^st	1214	55.4%
2022	49.92	573^rd	1244	53.9%
2023	54.67	511^th	1242	58.9%
2024	44.94	629^th	1248	49.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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67%

33%

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

I love this school! Dunleith has a very energetic staff that creates a family environment for their students. Also, Dunleith provides numerous programs, such as Dual Language Immersion, Early Intervention, and Gifted Curriculum, to offer students an alternative approach to traditional education. Combined that with an active PTA that collaborates with community partners, Dunleith Elementary delivers the environment for academic success. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dunleith Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	207	227	6	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	457
1995	219	300	3	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1996	219	300	3	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1997	210	331	11	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
1998	196	416	10	85	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
1999	165	391	13	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
2000	155	438	14	95	1	n/a	n/a	0	703
2001	116	490	12	157	1	n/a	n/a	0	776
2002	63	380	13	172	3	n/a	n/a	0	631
2003	63	380	13	172	3	n/a	n/a	0	631
2004	50	361	20	178	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
2005	29	313	13	192	0	n/a	n/a	17	564
2006	22	304	10	183	0	n/a	n/a	18	537
2007	21	291	8	189	0	n/a	n/a	19	528
2008	23	312	8	188	0	n/a	n/a	23	554
2009	20	317	7	183	0	n/a	n/a	23	550
2010	21	319	7	172	1	0	24	0	544
2011	24	329	5	176	1	0	19	0	554
2012	21	374	2	224	5	0	17	0	643
2013	29	360	5	236	2	1	26	0	659
2014	19	417	7	252	1	0	25	0	721
2015	26	439	1	262	3	0	25	0	756
2016	15	408	1	253	3	0	21	0	701
2017	10	417	3	244	3	1	19	0	697
2018	15	368	5	224	0	1	13	0	626
2019	18	328	3	218	0	1	12	0	580
2020	18	291	6	215	2	1	25	0	558
2021	15	285	3	214	1	0	28	0	546
2022	11	297	4	192	1	0	29	0	534
2023	23	292	7	209	1	0	30	0	562

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 Dunleith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	457	28.2	16.2	36.8
1995	586	34.5	17.0	38.7
1996	586	34.5	17.0	38.7
1997	614	41.5	14.8	55.9
1998	707	48.6	14.5	55
1999	680	55.0	12.4	59.9
2000	703	54.0	13.0	59.2
2001	776	54.5	14.2	53.7
2002	631	42.5	14.8	66.2
2003	631	42.5	14.8	66.2
2004	612	37.5	16.3	76.6
2005	564	46.5	12.1	84.8
2006	537	45.5	11.8	81.9
2007	528	44.2	11.9	81.9
2008	554	45.0	12.3	82.3
2009	550	46.5	11.8	82.5
2010	544	42.8	12.7	79.8
2011	554	40.8	13.5	79.1
2012	643	44.5	14.4	79
2013	659	48.0	13.7	80.1
2014	721	50.2	14.3	79.5
2015	756	54.0	14.0	79.2
2016	701	50.0	14.0	80.6
2017	697	50.0	13.9	79.8
2018	626	48.5	12.9	79.1
2019	580	46.5	12.4	72.4
2020	558	45.0	12.4	87.6
2021	546	43.0	12.6	83.5
2022	534	43.2	12.3	n/a
2023	562	47.0	11.9	86.1

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 Dunleith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	457	28.2	16.2	36.8
1995	586	34.5	17.0	38.7
1996	586	34.5	17.0	38.7
1997	614	41.5	14.8	55.9
1998	707	48.6	14.5	55
1999	680	55.0	12.4	59.9
2000	703	54.0	13.0	59.2
2001	776	54.5	14.2	53.7
2002	631	42.5	14.8	66.2
2003	631	42.5	14.8	66.2
2004	612	37.5	16.3	76.6
2005	564	46.5	12.1	84.8
2006	537	45.5	11.8	81.9
2007	528	44.2	11.9	81.9
2008	554	45.0	12.3	82.3
2009	550	46.5	11.8	82.5
2010	544	42.8	12.7	79.8
2011	554	40.8	13.5	79.1
2012	643	44.5	14.4	79
2013	659	48.0	13.7	80.1
2014	721	50.2	14.3	79.5
2015	756	54.0	14.0	79.2
2016	701	50.0	14.0	80.6
2017	697	50.0	13.9	79.8
2018	626	48.5	12.9	79.1
2019	580	46.5	12.4	72.4
2020	558	45.0	12.4	87.6
2021	546	43.0	12.6	83.5
2022	534	43.2	12.3	n/a
2023	562	47.0	11.9	86.1

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 Dunleith Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$719 (7.1%)	$9,432 (92.9%)	$10,151
2018	$898 (7.7%)	$10,799 (92.3%)	$11,697
2019	$911 (7.1%)	$11,874 (92.9%)	$12,785

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunleith 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 613^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 511^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunleith Elementary School)	33	41.6	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	41.3	48.4	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunleith Elementary School)	38.8	55.8	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	51.3	54.8	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunleith Elementary School)	41.3	35.1	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	47.2	41.2	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunleith Elementary School)	53.3	26	27.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	55.5	52.2	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunleith Elementary School)	43.4	48.6	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	45.3	43.7	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunleith Elementary School)	42.3	37.5	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	40.5	43.5	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dunleith Elementary School)	46.8	36.1	10.7%
5th Grade Science (Marietta City)	40.1	32.2	7.9%
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	580	562	3.1%
African American	328	292	11%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	218	209	4.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	18	23	27.8%
Two or More Races	12	30	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.4%	86.1%	13.7%

Schools Near Dunleith 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
Dunleith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Saine Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3190	562	47	11.9	86.1%	23 (4.1%)	292 (52.0%)	209 (37.2%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	44.9	629^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.6%		54.7	511^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.9%	118	34.4	41.1	35.9	44.1	56.2	30.8	20.5	$12,785	$911	$11,874
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	761	71	10.7	93.2%	22 (2.9%)	100 (13.1%)	628 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.7	994^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.0%	125	20.8	14.9	32.0	32.5	43.9	35.1	25.8	$11,504	$830	$10,675
Hickory Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Redwood Dr SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3125	397	37	10.6	65.5%	85 (21.4%)	98 (24.7%)	183 (46.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)	63	426^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.9%		47	591^st of 1242 public elementary schools	52.4%	165	45.0	45.8	45.7	46.7	59.3	52.2	32.6	$15,237	$1,215	$14,022
LaBelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 Cresson Dr SW	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6955	373	38	9.7	89.0%	11 (2.9%)	79 (21.2%)	268 (71.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	22.1	978^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%		27.8	876^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.5%	102	18.3	21.2	33.3	25.0	11.8	33.3	23.3	$15,708	$911	$14,798
International Academy of Smyrna	Public, Charter	K-5	2144 S Cobb Dr SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 370-0980	318	27	11.7	63.5%	3 (0.9%)	218 (68.6%)	81 (25.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	32	809^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.3	586^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.8%	223	33.3	39.1	34.1	29.6	28.3	17.1	26.8	$7,613	$126	$7,487
Green Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Gober Ave SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6905	557	53	10.5	91.0%	26 (4.7%)	76 (13.6%)	431 (77.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	13.6	1127^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.7%		17.8	1052^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	15.3%	75	15.6	17.6	22.6	27.3	20.3	8.3	12.0	$13,302	$880	$12,422
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2390 Austell Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6966	363	39	9.4	87.6%	19 (5.2%)	108 (29.8%)	220 (60.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	35.5	765^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.7%		44.2	629^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	136	21.8	21.8	44.2	43.6	38.9	32.7	26.9	$14,587	$869	$13,718
A.L. Burruss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Manning Rd SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3144	370	34	11.0	48.9%	125 (33.8%)	131 (35.4%)	83 (22.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	71.8	321^st of 1248 public elementary schools	74.3%		67.2	369^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.3%	48	56.7	52.9	61.4	45.0	66.7	54.4	33.3	$12,139	$368	$11,770
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Glendale Pl SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6810	279	36	7.8	88.9%	12 (4.3%)	60 (21.5%)	193 (69.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	32.2	803^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%		30.9	820^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.0%	17	20.9	15.9	34.0	44.2	29.5	38.3	31.9	$14,666	$628	$14,038
Park Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Park St SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3180	470	48	9.7	92.3%	16 (3.4%)	128 (27.2%)	312 (66.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	30.6	844^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.4%		32.5	801^st of 1242 public elementary schools	35.5%	43	24.1	23.3	32.2	41.4	44.1	27.8	20.0	$15,192	$1,111	$14,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunleith Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Dunleith Elementary School?

Students at Dunleith Elementary School are 52% African American, 37% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Dunleith Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Dunleith Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Dunleith Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Marietta Middle School
Middle : Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High : Marietta High School

What district is Dunleith Elementary School in?

Marietta City

Is Dunleith Elementary School a good school?

Dunleith Elementary School ranks 629^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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