George W. Whitlow Elementary

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/whitlow/site/

1,247 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George W. Whitlow Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the highly regarded Forsyth County School District. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates rigorous academics with character development, aiming to prepare students for future success while nurturing their individual strengths and interests.

The school is deeply committed to community engagement and maintaining strong partnerships between parents, staff, and students. By leveraging modern educational resources and encouraging active participation in school life, Whitlow Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is challenged to reach their full potential. With its focus on academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school remains a pillar of the local community in the Forsyth County area.

1,247

Total Students

94.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George W. Whitlow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	263
Black	77
Asian	501
Two or More	36
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
501 (40.2%)
White
362 (29.0%)
Hispanic
263 (21.1%)
Black
77 (6.2%)
Two or More
36 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(678)965-5090
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/whitlow/site/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 187

Grade 1 186

Grade 2 224

Grade 3 221

Grade 4 199

Grade 5 195

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George W. Whitlow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	187
Grade 1	186
Grade 2	224
Grade 3	221
Grade 4	199
Grade 5	195

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George W. Whitlow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	594	47.6%
Male	653	52.4%

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