- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lithonia, GA
Marbut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marbut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174001521
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marbut Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Lithonia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marbut Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marbut Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Lithonia, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174001521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Marbut Elementary School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130174001521 · Lithonia, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Marbut Elementary School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Marbut Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 427
Marbut Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Marbut Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marbut Elementary School compares
Marbut Elementary School 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Marbut Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marbut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marbut Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Lithonia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Flat Rock Elementary School
Standard public school
977 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Stoneview Elementary School
Standard public school
782 students 15:1 students per teacher
Princeton Elementary School
Standard public school
751 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Panola Way Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Redan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 15.4:1 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marbut Elementary School
How many students attend Marbut Elementary School?
Marbut Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lithonia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marbut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marbut Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marbut Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Marbut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marbut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marbut Elementary School is African American at 89.9% of enrollment, in Lithonia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marbut Elementary School?
Marbut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marbut Elementary School rank among schools in Lithonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Marbut Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Lithonia, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lithonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Marbut Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.