Serving 591 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 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Shallowford Falls Elementary School serves the northeast part of Marietta, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges being about 1.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shallowford Falls Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Fox--Always a Fox!
School Rankings
Shallowford Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal & Black
School Mascot
Fox
Source: 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 #80 out of 2,192 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 Tritt Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Shallowford Falls Elementary School?
591 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 Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shallowford Falls Elementary School?
Shallowford Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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