- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guyton, GA
Marlow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marlow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130198000887
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlow Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Guyton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlow Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Guyton, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Marlow Elementary School shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 130198000887 · Guyton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 12.2:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
Marlow Elementary School shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Marlow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham High School
1,906 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham Middle School
1,161 students
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County Middle School
1,150 students
- Ebenezer Middl
Ebenezer Middle School
1,039 students
- This school 670
Marlow Elementary School
670 students
What this shows Marlow Elementary School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlow Elementary School compares
Marlow 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$12,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Marlow Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham County reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Guyton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marlow Elementary School
How many students attend Marlow Elementary School?
Marlow Elementary School has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guyton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlow Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlow Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Marlow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marlow Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Guyton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlow Elementary School?
Marlow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Marlow Elementary School rank among schools in Guyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlow Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Guyton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Guyton on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham County?
Besides Marlow Elementary School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.