William M. McGarrah Elementary School
658 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
William M. McGarrah Elementary School, located on Lake Harbin Road in Morrow, Georgia, is a public school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the suburban community of Morrow, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. As part of a diverse school district, McGarrah Elementary places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices and meeting the varied educational needs of its student population.
The school environment at McGarrah Elementary is centered on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a structured learning setting. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community pride. By focusing on both academic rigor and character building, the school strives to empower its students to become productive members of the Morrow community and the broader Clayton County area.
The school environment at McGarrah Elementary is centered on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a structured learning setting. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community pride. By focusing on both academic rigor and character building, the school strives to empower its students to become productive members of the Morrow community and the broader Clayton County area.
658
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic | 146 |
| Black | 401 |
| Asian | 68 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Black401 (60.9%)
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Hispanic146 (22.2%)
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Asian68 (10.3%)
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Two or More24 (3.6%)
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White15 (2.3%)
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American Indian4 (0.6%)
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: | Clayton County |
| Phone: | (770)968-2910 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 658 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 46.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 658 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
47
Kindergarten
98
Grade 1
100
Grade 2
95
Grade 3
116
Grade 4
105
Grade 5
97
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 98 |
| Grade 1 | 100 |
| Grade 2 | 95 |
| Grade 3 | 116 |
| Grade 4 | 105 |
| Grade 5 | 97 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 303 | 46% |
| Male | 355 | 54% |
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