Sope Creek Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 3320 Paper Mill Rd SE
       Marietta, GA  30067


(770) 916-7085

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,284 Help


Students who attend Sope Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dickerson Middle School
High:    Walton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,079

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
Asian:
23.4%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Compare Details Sope Creek Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), Asian (23.4%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sope Creek Elementary School is 14.9. 64 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sope Creek Elementary School is $9,284. 61 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sope Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sope Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.10 35th 1101 96.8%
2007 90.04 30th 1125 97.3%
2008 90.93 24th 1134 97.9%
2009 90.04 37th 1133 96.7%
2010 88.33 55th 1183 95.4%
2011 87.11 60th 1212 95.0%
2012 87.17 42nd 1201 96.5%
2013 85.64 62nd 1225 94.9%
2014 85.87 49th 1231 96.0%
2015 98.41 17th 1240 98.6%
2016 97.76 25th 1233 98.0%
2017 98.45 15th 1205 98.8%
2018 98.14 19th 1209 98.4%
2019 97.59 23rd 1234 98.1%
2021 98.61 11th 1214 99.1%
2022 98.82 12th 1244 99.0%
2023 98.16 24th 1242 98.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sope Creek Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
78%

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by a teacher
Monday, January 9, 2023

Open Quote I love teaching here. The staff and students are amazing. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Open Quote This is a wonderful school. The teachers are wonderful, the new principal is great and the kids seem to be flourishing. There is a very active Foundation that makes sure the school is able to accomplish goals underfunded by the county, e.g., a new library. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 5, 2014

Open Quote We moved from a "top rated" school in Smyrna.We are so blessed to be at Sope Creek where the kids are respected and call it their "happy place". This school is night and day in comparison to their prior school. The kids grades are wonderful and they finally love to go to school and learn! We are privileged to be a part of Sope Creek! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 30, 2014

Open Quote If you are a parent obsessively scouring the internet for information about public schools, I am writing this for you. Good parents agonize over every tidbit of data, ranking, test score, demographic, and unfortunately, “review” they can find. Intuitively, we all know online reviews are of dubious value. It doesn’t take much experience to know (1) some people cannot be satisfied, and (2) the most vocal reviewers tend to be disgruntled. So, with that, I come to my thoughts about Sope Creek, which I hazard are shared by the great majority of parents. Look at the data, come visit the school, talk to people, see for yourself. Sope Creek is an excellent school. The faculty and administration are intelligent, responsive, caring, and dedicated. The curriculum is challenging and enriching. Our children attend school with well behaved, engaged kids. The list of parent volunteers in our daughter’s class was pages long. We have no doubt our children will be well prepared for the rigors of Dickerson Middle and Walton High School. My wife and I are well educated professionals. We could have paid for private school, but with public schools like these in East Cobb, for us it was a no-brainer. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 18, 2013

Open Quote Unfriendly and disrespectful administration, teachers and staff. We had horrible experience at sope creek. They don't care about children and treat the parents with disrespect. Please stay away Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, April 13, 2012

Open Quote My 3rd child is approaching the last year of going through Sope Creek, and I am so glad this has been our school! The administration and staff have been professional, helpful, and accessible. I believe they have all received a quality education because the teachers really care about the kids and are skilled in their profession. My children have loved this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 22, 2011

Open Quote Very sterile and unfriendly. Principal is aloof, unapproachable, and seems unconcerned about children. Test scores down in recent years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sope Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 840 840
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 897 897
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 884 884
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 928 928
1994 899 24 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1995 966 26 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1996 966 26 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1997 1006 25 32 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
1998 970 31 44 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1068
1999 968 26 52 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
2000 953 32 71 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1080
2001 930 30 91 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
2002 978 46 87 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2003 978 46 87 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2004 958 46 111 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1137
2005 870 53 103 20 2 n/a n/a 50 1098
2006 843 43 98 21 3 n/a n/a 48 1056
2007 839 49 99 22 3 n/a n/a 49 1061
2008 823 70 114 24 3 n/a n/a 48 1082
2009 796 79 118 31 2 n/a n/a 31 1057
2010 859 72 144 38 4 0 0 0 1117
2011 856 58 161 46 1 0 23 0 1145
2012 825 65 151 44 0 0 34 0 1119
2013 822 75 181 60 0 1 31 0 1170
2014 793 59 221 64 3 1 28 0 1169
2015 785 52 218 60 6 0 30 0 1151
2016 745 51 239 52 4 0 41 0 1132
2017 705 66 253 53 7 2 42 0 1128
2018 710 66 284 59 7 0 45 0 1171
2019 714 64 273 57 5 0 46 0 1159
2020 672 59 305 71 3 0 47 0 1157
2021 550 61 274 66 4 0 45 0 1000
2022 614 75 239 77 2 0 51 0 1058
2023 616 74 252 76 7 0 54 0 1079

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sope Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 840 48.0 17.5 0
1991 897 52.0 17.2 0.7
1992 884 52.5 16.8 0.9
1993 928 48.0 19.3 1.1
1994 957 56.3 17.0 2.3
1995 1035 61.5 16.8 1.4
1996 1035 61.5 16.8 1.4
1997 1078 61.5 17.5 2
1998 1068 62.3 17.1 2.6
1999 1067 65.3 16.3 2.4
2000 1080 65.3 16.5 1
2001 1078 68.5 15.7 1
2002 1132 67.5 16.8 2.7
2003 1132 67.5 16.8 2.7
2004 1137 75.0 15.2 3.1
2005 1098 71.5 15.4 4.6
2006 1056 66.5 15.9 4.6
2007 1061 72.5 14.6 4.8
2008 1082 75.0 14.4 4.6
2009 1057 78.5 13.5 4.8
2010 1117 81.5 13.7 6.4
2011 1145 77.1 14.8 5.5
2012 1119 81.7 13.6 6.4
2013 1170 74.1 15.7 6.2
2014 1169 71.8 16.2 5.1
2015 1151 76.0 15.1 6.1
2016 1132 76.0 14.8 5.5
2017 1128 75.0 15.0 6.9
2018 1171 73.6 15.9 6.6
2019 1159 77.5 14.9 4.6
2020 1157 76.8 15.0 5
2021 1000 75.2 13.2 6.6
2022 1058 73.4 14.4 n/a
2023 1079 72.1 14.9 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sope Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 840 48.0 17.5 0
1991 897 52.0 17.2 0.7
1992 884 52.5 16.8 0.9
1993 928 48.0 19.3 1.1
1994 957 56.3 17.0 2.3
1995 1035 61.5 16.8 1.4
1996 1035 61.5 16.8 1.4
1997 1078 61.5 17.5 2
1998 1068 62.3 17.1 2.6
1999 1067 65.3 16.3 2.4
2000 1080 65.3 16.5 1
2001 1078 68.5 15.7 1
2002 1132 67.5 16.8 2.7
2003 1132 67.5 16.8 2.7
2004 1137 75.0 15.2 3.1
2005 1098 71.5 15.4 4.6
2006 1056 66.5 15.9 4.6
2007 1061 72.5 14.6 4.8
2008 1082 75.0 14.4 4.6
2009 1057 78.5 13.5 4.8
2010 1117 81.5 13.7 6.4
2011 1145 77.1 14.8 5.5
2012 1119 81.7 13.6 6.4
2013 1170 74.1 15.7 6.2
2014 1169 71.8 16.2 5.1
2015 1151 76.0 15.1 6.1
2016 1132 76.0 14.8 5.5
2017 1128 75.0 15.0 6.9
2018 1171 73.6 15.9 6.6
2019 1159 77.5 14.9 4.6
2020 1157 76.8 15.0 5
2021 1000 75.2 13.2 6.6
2022 1058 73.4 14.4 n/a
2023 1079 72.1 14.9 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sope Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $159 (1.8%) $8,484 (98.2%) $8,643
2018 $229 (2.7%) $8,288 (97.3%) $8,517
2019 $212 (2.3%) $9,073 (97.7%) $9,284

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sope Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sope Creek Elementary School)76.376.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sope Creek Elementary School)84.480.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sope Creek Elementary School)85.476.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sope Creek Elementary School)88.485.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sope Creek Elementary School)80.179.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sope Creek Elementary School)80.186.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sope Creek Elementary School)76.176.1
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11591079
 6.9%
African American6474
 15.6%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian273252
 7.7%
Hispanic5776
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White714616
 13.7%
Two or More Races4654
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.6%7%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sope Creek Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,079 students attended Sope Creek Elementary School.

Yes! Sope Creek Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Sope Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dickerson Middle School
High : Walton High School

Students at Sope Creek Elementary School are 57% White, 23% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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