Marbut Elementary School

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Marbut Elementary School ranks 908 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Marbut Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 454 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marbut Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.1% of 3rd graders, 30.9% of 4th graders, and 33.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% at the state level, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Marbut Elementary School to the nearby schools in the same district, it becomes evident that Marbut is generally underperforming academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Marbut's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 39.1% was significantly lower than the 55% at Edward L. Bouie- Senior Elementary School, the highest-performing nearby school. The school's performance has also declined over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 609 out of 1,214 Georgia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 908 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 1.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5776 Marbut Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058

(678) 676-8802

District: DeKalb County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,633

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.7%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marbut Elementary School ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 40^th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.7%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marbut Elementary School is 14.2. 42 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marbut Elementary School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marbut Elementary School is $11,633. 57 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marbut Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	73.29	289^th	1101	73.8%
2007	73.89	279^th	1125	75.2%
2008	71.83	292^nd	1134	74.3%
2009	75.67	234^th	1133	79.3%
2010	71.62	337^th	1183	71.5%
2011	73.64	334^th	1212	72.4%
2012	66.59	455^th	1201	62.1%
2013	51.93	720^th	1225	41.2%
2014	53.58	693^rd	1231	43.7%
2015	46.37	613^th	1240	50.6%
2016	45.91	631^st	1233	48.8%
2017	38.96	716^th	1205	40.6%
2018	47.90	590^th	1209	51.2%
2019	27.72	890^th	1234	27.9%
2021	45.83	609^th	1214	49.8%
2022	29.41	857^th	1244	31.1%
2023	34.72	771^st	1242	37.9%
2024	26.35	908^th	1248	27.2%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)

80%

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, July 12, 2021

Wonderful school with a high standard for education. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 28, 2020

Amazing school with dedicated teachers and many rich programs for students to get involved in during their time there. This school is very rigorous and prepares children to do well in middle school and beyond. My child attended and now is doing really well as a middle school student. They have clearly set expectations for parental engagement, so parents who don't want to get involved in the process should be aware that children do better when parents and teachers work together. The administration is responsive and very understanding. The principal is a nationally known educator who loves children. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

I read a previous comment and I must say that has not been my experience at all. My children have had teachers that do a great job with positive behavior reinforcement. The communication that this school provides is superb. Teacher send home newsletters, websites, contact parents directly through classroom management apps like classdojo, etc. The PTA is active and plan wonderful events and opportunities for the students and staff. I have been very pleased with our experiences here. Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, June 13, 2015

No behavior management by administration, outrageous bullying of students and teachers by other students, outrageous hallway and classroom outbursts and displays, students regularly needed to be physically restrained or carried, absolutely no consequences or follow-through on discipline by Administrators. This school is such a sad, far cry from what is was just a couple of years ago under the previous principal. The Head sets the tone. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marbut Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	27	954	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	994
1998	19	1031	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1063
1999	15	1026	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2000	16	1029	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2001	16	1020	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2002	13	1059	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1081
2003	13	1059	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1081
2004	11	927	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	945
2005	4	895	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	11	923
2006	4	886	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	11	910
2007	3	883	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	13	906
2008	1	880	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	11	898
2009	1	870	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	9	888
2010	4	838	0	4	1	0	4	0	851
2011	2	813	0	5	1	1	1	0	823
2012	4	828	1	4	1	1	4	0	843
2013	4	828	1	11	0	2	6	0	852
2014	6	801	1	16	0	4	3	0	831
2015	2	746	1	13	1	4	5	0	772
2016	2	717	1	11	0	4	6	0	741
2017	2	756	1	21	0	2	4	0	786
2018	1	745	1	23	0	1	5	0	776
2019	0	676	1	13	0	1	6	0	697
2020	0	582	1	12	0	0	10	0	605
2021	1	531	1	13	0	0	8	0	554
2022	0	444	1	10	0	0	7	0	462
2023	0	428	1	12	0	0	13	0	454
2024	1	396	0	14	0	0	16	0	427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marbut Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	994	55.0	18.1	52.2
1998	1063	58.2	18.3	47.1
1999	1053	58.9	17.9	39.4
2000	1052	57.9	18.2	38.4
2001	1042	57.5	18.1	38.6
2002	1081	61.7	17.5	45.7
2003	1081	61.7	17.5	45.7
2004	945	56.6	16.7	46.7
2005	923	56.5	16.3	48.1
2006	910	56.7	16.0	53.4
2007	906	55.0	16.5	55.2
2008	898	56.1	16.0	57.4
2009	888	55.8	15.9	58.2
2010	851	48.0	17.7	62.7
2011	823	46.8	17.5	66.2
2012	843	48.7	17.3	69.2
2013	852	46.6	18.2	72.1
2014	831	48.7	17.0	79.2
2015	772	48.0	16.0	83.8
2016	741	44.0	16.8	81
2017	786	45.8	17.1	83.3
2018	776	46.8	16.5	84.1
2019	697	42.7	16.3	83.4
2020	605	38.9	15.5	83.3
2021	554	37.9	14.6	77.4
2022	462	28.2	16.3	n/a
2023	454	26.0	17.4	100
2024	427	30.0	14.2	93

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 Marbut Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	994	55.0	18.1	52.2
1998	1063	58.2	18.3	47.1
1999	1053	58.9	17.9	39.4
2000	1052	57.9	18.2	38.4
2001	1042	57.5	18.1	38.6
2002	1081	61.7	17.5	45.7
2003	1081	61.7	17.5	45.7
2004	945	56.6	16.7	46.7
2005	923	56.5	16.3	48.1
2006	910	56.7	16.0	53.4
2007	906	55.0	16.5	55.2
2008	898	56.1	16.0	57.4
2009	888	55.8	15.9	58.2
2010	851	48.0	17.7	62.7
2011	823	46.8	17.5	66.2
2012	843	48.7	17.3	69.2
2013	852	46.6	18.2	72.1
2014	831	48.7	17.0	79.2
2015	772	48.0	16.0	83.8
2016	741	44.0	16.8	81
2017	786	45.8	17.1	83.3
2018	776	46.8	16.5	84.1
2019	697	42.7	16.3	83.4
2020	605	38.9	15.5	83.3
2021	554	37.9	14.6	77.4
2022	462	28.2	16.3	n/a
2023	454	26.0	17.4	100
2024	427	30.0	14.2	93

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 Marbut Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$602 (6.2%)	$9,076 (93.8%)	$9,678
2018	$643 (6.3%)	$9,553 (93.7%)	$10,196
2019	$835 (7.2%)	$10,798 (92.8%)	$11,633

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marbut Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 890^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 771^st of 1242 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marbut Elementary School)	24.7	28.3	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marbut Elementary School)	44.3	30	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marbut Elementary School)	31.7	27	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marbut Elementary School)	31.7	38.7	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marbut Elementary School)	32.3	42.5	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marbut Elementary School)	19.7	12.6	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Marbut Elementary School)	37.8	27.6	10.2%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
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	697	454	34.9%
African American	676	428	36.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	13	12	7.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	0	0
Two or More Races	6	13	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.4%	100%	16.6%

Schools Near Marbut 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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marbut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5776 Marbut Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8802	427	30	14.2	93.0%	1 (0.2%)	396 (92.7%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	26.3	908^th of 1248 public elementary schools	27.2%		34.7	771^st of 1242 public elementary schools	37.9%	137	39.1	30.9	33.9				15.9	20.0	21.0				19.4			$11,633	$835	$10,798
Panola Way Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2170 Panola Way Ct	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-9302	636	33	19.1	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	554 (87.1%)	58 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	8.7	1211^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.0%		10.5	1172^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	5.6%	39	12.6	12.0	19.5				8.4	10.0	12.5				14.2			$12,062	$736	$11,326
Redan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1914 Stone Mountain Lithonia	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3502	544	32	16.8	100.0%	7 (1.3%)	466 (85.7%)	46 (8.5%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	13	1138^th of 1248 public elementary schools	8.8%		18.3	1039^th of 1242 public elementary schools	16.3%	99	15.7	13.0	31.6				8.5	15.2	12.7				22.8			$12,597	$745	$11,852
Shadow Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 King Way Dr	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3902	501	30	16.9	100.0%	4 (0.8%)	419 (83.6%)	51 (10.2%)	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	16.2	1083^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	13.2%		17.1	1064^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.3%	19	20.5	9.4	40.0				21.6	14.6	18.7				14.7			$11,995	$780	$11,214
Leadership Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6400 Woodrow Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-3103	297	17	18.0	80.1%	0 (0.0%)	285 (96.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43.6	645^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.3%		58.3	468^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.3%	177	35.5	31.1	51.7	62.5	50.0	40.7	48.4	6.7	14.8	37.5	30.8	29.6	22.2	25.9	25.9	$3,732	$635	$3,098
Stoneview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2629 Huber St	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3202	769	50	15.4	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	654 (85.0%)	84 (10.9%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.0%)	9.7	1195^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.2%		12.9	1123^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	9.6%	72	16.9	14.8	22.8				12.2	12.6	7.4				11.0			$12,591	$1,057	$11,534
Fairington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5505 Philip Bradley Dr	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8702	481	32	15.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	434 (90.2%)	26 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	12.8	1143^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	8.4%		8.1	1211^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.5%	68	20.8	15.9	28.8				18.2	17.5	6.3				11.3			$11,358	$578	$10,780
Woodridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4120 Cedar Ridge Trl	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0202	416	33	12.6	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	337 (81.0%)	50 (12.0%)	11 (2.6%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	13.2	1136^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.0%		26.8	886^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.7%	250	17.9	20.5	21.8				13.4	25.0	9.1				10.9			$12,609	$688	$11,920
Princeton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 S Deshon Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-3002	770	47	16.3	100.0%	3 (0.4%)	662 (86.0%)	75 (9.7%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.5%)	14.8	1101^st of 1248 public elementary schools	11.8%		18.2	1044^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.9%	57	27.2	12.6	30.6				17.6	14.1	15.7				10.7			$12,067	$788	$11,279
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 Martin Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3302	450	33	13.8	100.0%	6 (1.3%)	368 (81.8%)	48 (10.7%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	17.3	1056^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.4%		17.1	1063^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	14.4%	7	21.6	11.6	25.0				25.0	24.6	19.1				22.1			$13,030	$913	$12,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Marbut Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Marbut Elementary School?

Students at Marbut Elementary School are 93% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Marbut Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 427 students attended Marbut Elementary School.

Is Marbut Elementary School a good school?

Marbut Elementary School ranks 908^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Marbut Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

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