Timber Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Timber Ridge Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, serving 505 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Cobb County School District. This school has consistently ranked among the best in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 8th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Timber Ridge Elementary School's exceptional academic performance sets it apart, with students consistently outperforming the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.4% of Timber Ridge's 5th-grade students achieved proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to 57.9% for Cobb County and 48.2% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 3.76% in 2022-2023, indicating a relatively affluent student population. Timber Ridge also benefits from higher per-student spending, at $10,845 in 2018-2019, and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1 in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Roswell North Elementary, Dunwoody Springs Elementary, and Woodland Elementary, all part of the Fulton County district, Timber Ridge's academic performance and resource allocation stand out, suggesting the school has unique strategies and resources that contribute to its exceptional success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 642-5621

District: Cobb County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,845

Students who attend Timber Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dodgen Middle School
High:	Walton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 510

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.1%

Asian:

15.9%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Timber Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), Asian (15.9%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary School is 12.8. 38 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Timber Ridge Elementary School employs 39.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timber Ridge Elementary School is $10,845. 34 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Timber Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	85.65	80^th	1101	92.7%
2007	90.06	28^th	1125	97.5%
2008	92.47	7^th	1134	99.4%
2009	92.58	9^th	1133	99.2%
2010	91.00	10^th	1183	99.2%
2011	89.29	14^th	1212	98.8%
2012	88.50	22^nd	1201	98.2%
2013	86.80	30^th	1225	97.6%
2014	86.22	42^nd	1231	96.6%
2015	97.21	35^th	1240	97.2%
2016	96.49	41^st	1233	96.7%
2017	97.90	25^th	1205	97.9%
2018	97.63	23^rd	1209	98.1%
2019	98.38	10^th	1234	99.2%
2021	96.78	39^th	1214	96.8%
2022	99.21	5^th	1244	99.6%
2023	99.15	8^th	1242	99.4%
2024	98.90	8^th	1248	99.4%

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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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by a parent
Friday, November 3, 2017

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by a parent
Thursday, March 1, 2012

WE enjoy the family unity that we have experienced at Timber Ridge. There is a lot of parent involvement. We fill the teachers are involved and give our daughter the tools she needs to be successful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Timber Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	660	660
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	679	679
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	694	694
1994	646	6	24	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
1995	641	18	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1996	641	18	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1997	626	21	25	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
1998	629	17	33	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1999	588	14	31	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
2000	588	10	29	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
2001	561	10	31	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
2002	496	10	29	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2003	496	10	29	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2004	452	13	24	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	507
2005	442	14	22	13	0	n/a	n/a	13	504
2006	430	10	27	15	0	n/a	n/a	14	496
2007	430	8	32	19	1	n/a	n/a	19	509
2008	422	9	33	20	1	n/a	n/a	20	505
2009	455	10	34	18	1	n/a	n/a	19	537
2010	497	19	47	27	2	0	0	0	592
2011	477	20	45	26	1	0	11	0	580
2012	495	22	63	34	1	0	20	0	635
2013	480	21	63	29	0	0	19	0	612
2014	468	24	66	28	0	0	21	0	607
2015	455	28	83	24	0	0	19	0	609
2016	441	30	81	31	0	0	23	0	606
2017	436	25	87	34	1	0	23	0	606
2018	414	21	80	36	1	0	19	0	571
2019	400	23	74	34	0	0	20	0	551
2020	403	23	72	39	0	0	23	0	560
2021	329	22	72	45	0	0	18	0	486
2022	325	17	68	47	0	0	25	0	482
2023	327	22	77	54	0	0	25	0	505
2024	322	24	81	54	0	0	29	0	510

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 Timber Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	660	37.0	17.8	0
1992	679	36.0	18.8	0.4
1993	694	37.0	18.8	0.4
1994	683	40.6	16.8	0
1995	691	40.9	16.9	2.3
1996	691	40.9	16.9	2.3
1997	682	39.5	17.3	2.5
1998	691	39.5	17.5	1.6
1999	644	40.6	15.9	0.9
2000	638	39.8	16.0	0.8
2001	612	41.5	14.7	0.5
2002	545	40.9	13.3	2.4
2003	545	40.9	13.3	2.4
2004	507	40.1	12.6	3.9
2005	504	38.3	13.2	3.3
2006	496	35.9	13.8	2.3
2007	509	41.0	12.4	1.2
2008	505	38.2	13.2	2.3
2009	537	42.2	12.7	2.3
2010	592	44.2	13.3	3.4
2011	580	42.0	13.8	3.8
2012	635	41.0	15.4	4.6
2013	612	39.5	15.4	3.1
2014	607	38.5	15.7	4.1
2015	609	40.0	15.2	4.4
2016	606	42.0	14.4	2
2017	606	41.4	14.6	2.5
2018	571	42.5	13.4	1.9
2019	551	41.1	13.4	1.3
2020	560	42.5	13.1	3.4
2021	486	43.3	11.2	3.3
2022	482	40.4	11.9	n/a
2023	505	38.9	12.9	3.8
2024	510	39.6	12.8	6.1

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 Timber Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	660	37.0	17.8	0
1992	679	36.0	18.8	0.4
1993	694	37.0	18.8	0.4
1994	683	40.6	16.8	0
1995	691	40.9	16.9	2.3
1996	691	40.9	16.9	2.3
1997	682	39.5	17.3	2.5
1998	691	39.5	17.5	1.6
1999	644	40.6	15.9	0.9
2000	638	39.8	16.0	0.8
2001	612	41.5	14.7	0.5
2002	545	40.9	13.3	2.4
2003	545	40.9	13.3	2.4
2004	507	40.1	12.6	3.9
2005	504	38.3	13.2	3.3
2006	496	35.9	13.8	2.3
2007	509	41.0	12.4	1.2
2008	505	38.2	13.2	2.3
2009	537	42.2	12.7	2.3
2010	592	44.2	13.3	3.4
2011	580	42.0	13.8	3.8
2012	635	41.0	15.4	4.6
2013	612	39.5	15.4	3.1
2014	607	38.5	15.7	4.1
2015	609	40.0	15.2	4.4
2016	606	42.0	14.4	2
2017	606	41.4	14.6	2.5
2018	571	42.5	13.4	1.9
2019	551	41.1	13.4	1.3
2020	560	42.5	13.1	3.4
2021	486	43.3	11.2	3.3
2022	482	40.4	11.9	n/a
2023	505	38.9	12.9	3.8
2024	510	39.6	12.8	6.1

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 Timber Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$328 (3.4%)	$9,446 (96.6%)	$9,774
2018	$372 (3.5%)	$10,196 (96.5%)	$10,568
2019	$301 (2.8%)	$10,545 (97.2%)	$10,845

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Timber Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	78.5	87.9	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	47.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	88.8	91.2	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	58.1	50.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	91.8	85.7	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	95.3	85.7	9.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	57.4	52.8	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	84.7	87.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	54.9	51	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	79.3	87.5	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Timber Ridge Elementary School)	82.9	81.3	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Cobb County)	47	44.1	2.9%
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	551	505	8.3%
African American	23	22	4.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	74	77	4.1%
Hispanic	34	54	58.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	400	327	18.3%
Two or More Races	20	25	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.3%	3.8%	2.5%

Schools Near Timber Ridge 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
Timber Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Timber Ridge Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5621	510	40	12.8	6.1%	322 (63.1%)	24 (4.7%)	54 (10.6%)	81 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	98.9	8^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.4%		99.2	8^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.4%		80.5	88.7	93.4	87.8	91.8	81.3	83.5	$10,845	$301	$10,545
Mount Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Johnson Ferry Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7248	919	67	13.7	7.8%	609 (66.3%)	17 (1.8%)	75 (8.2%)	185 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	98.7	12^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.0%		98.9	11^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.1%	1	79.9	84.0	88.8	85.6	92.6	86.9	78.9	$8,844	$226	$8,619
Tritt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5630	797	59	13.4	9.0%	614 (77.0%)	32 (4.0%)	64 (8.0%)	37 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	98.7	13^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.0%		99	10^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.2%	3	80.8	80.3	94.8	87.0	84.5	86.7	85.2	$9,827	$192	$9,635
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 Roswell Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7200	1,066	74	14.3	10.0%	607 (56.9%)	41 (3.8%)	73 (6.8%)	298 (28.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.2%)	96.9	38^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.0%		97.1	41^st of 1242 public elementary schools	96.7%	3	82.3	67.8	81.2	87.3	80.2	81.2	71.0	$9,090	$214	$8,876
Ison Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8261 Ison Rd	Sandy Springs	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4020	469	38	12.2	84.9%	36 (7.7%)	227 (48.4%)	162 (34.5%)	14 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.8%)	35.6	762^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	38.9%		33.3	790^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.4%	28	27.3	29.9	40.0	31.8	41.2	27.1	32.9	$12,293	$150	$12,143
Shallowford Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3529 Lassiter Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5610	598	52	11.4	16.9%	388 (64.9%)	43 (7.2%)	53 (8.9%)	67 (11.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.4%)	93.8	83^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	93.3%		95.8	61^st of 1242 public elementary schools	95.1%	22	71.2	71.4	82.7	72.1	67.5	74.0	64.4	$11,771	$391	$11,380
Murdock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 509-5071	911	64	14.3	13.2%	506 (55.5%)	67 (7.4%)	84 (9.2%)	191 (21.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.7%)	97.5	29^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.7%		97.7	28^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.7%	1	79.7	74.4	82.8	84.8	84.3	81.1	72.8	$9,455	$195	$9,260
Spalding Drive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 W Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5880	352	31	11.3	38.4%	155 (44.0%)	99 (28.1%)	53 (15.1%)	18 (5.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	83.9	190^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.8%		91.2	119^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.4%	71	53.1	50.0	69.6	55.1	71.1	58.7	67.4	$13,019	$158	$12,861
Roswell North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10525 Woodstock Rd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6320	885	59	15.1	17.3%	659 (74.5%)	61 (6.9%)	88 (9.9%)	24 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.9%)	95.5	59^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.3%		95.2	71^st of 1242 public elementary schools	94.3%	12	71.3	62.7	79.4	82.4	81.8	67.5	75.4	$9,765	$150	$9,615
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8100 Roberts Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4060	548	44	12.4	71.0%	61 (11.1%)	301 (54.9%)	131 (23.9%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (8.0%)	45.2	626^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.8%		44.3	627^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.5%	1	40.3	34.5	45.7	41.3	40.5	25.7	34.3	$12,715	$486	$12,229

Frequently Asked Questions about Timber Ridge Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Timber Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Timber Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dodgen Middle School
High : Walton High School

Is Timber Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Timber Ridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend Timber Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Timber Ridge Elementary School.

What district is Timber Ridge Elementary School in?

Cobb County

What is the racial makeup of Timber Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Timber Ridge Elementary School are 63% White, 16% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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