Dunleith Elementary School

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dunleith Elementary School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Marietta City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. By leveraging the resources of a dedicated school district, Dunleith emphasizes a well-rounded education that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families. Through various programs and an engaging curriculum, Dunleith aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while promoting a love for learning. Its location on Saine Drive serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the school’s dedication to being an active, positive presence in the Marietta community.

554

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunleith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	246
Black	248
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

Black
248 (44.8%)
Hispanic
246 (44.4%)
White
30 (5.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.2%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Marietta City
Phone:	(770)429-3190
Website:	http://dunleith.marietta-city.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 71