Shallowford Falls Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/shallowfordfalls

591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shallowford Falls Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Cobb County School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development. It is widely recognized for its strong parent involvement and a dedicated faculty committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced, well-rounded curriculum.

Beyond its core academic programs, Shallowford Falls places a significant emphasis on community and school spirit. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Shallowford Falls Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success while cultivating a lifelong love of learning within the East Cobb community.

591

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shallowford Falls Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	57
Black	36
Asian	64
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
391 (66.2%)
Asian
64 (10.8%)
Hispanic
57 (9.6%)
Two or More
41 (6.9%)
Black
36 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)642-5610
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/shallowfordfalls
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 18

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 81