Shallowford Falls Elementary School

3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shallowford Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shallowford Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Shallowford Falls Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Shallowford Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shallowford Falls Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#88 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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70%
36%
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68%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
7%
36%
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White
66%
37%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shallowford Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Shallowford Falls Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Shallowford Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Shallowford Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Tritt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Shallowford Falls Elementary School?
609 students attend Shallowford Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Shallowford Falls Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shallowford Falls Elementary School?
Shallowford Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shallowford Falls Elementary School offer ?
Shallowford Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shallowford Falls Elementary School part of?
Shallowford Falls Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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