- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marietta, GA
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130351004304
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #23 of 30
- schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center ranks #23 of 30 schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351004304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130351004304 · Marietta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 14.9:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (2,526 students)
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- Marietta Middl
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- Marietta Sixth 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- West Side Elem 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- This school 134
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
134 students
What this shows Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center compares
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Marietta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sope Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,104 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary School
Standard public school
1,072 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
1,021 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Brumby Elementary School
Standard public school
963 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Standard public school
898 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Dowell Elementary School
Standard public school
898 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
How many students attend Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center?
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center?
47.2% of students at Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center?
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center rank among schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center ranks #23 of 30 schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), and Lockheed Elementary School (734 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.