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Marbut Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

918^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Marbut Elementary School in Lithonia, GA, is a PK-5 school in the DeKalb County district serving 427 students, all of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch, in a high-need community.

Marbut currently ranks in the 25th percentile statewide, which places it in the lower-middle tier of Georgia elementary schools, but it stands out as a relative bright spot compared to many of its closest neighbors. For example, six of the ten nearby elementary schools rank in the 11th percentile or lower, including Stoneview Elementary (0th percentile), Panola Way Elementary (1st percentile), and Princeton Elementary (3rd percentile). Marbut outperforms these schools, though it still trails the high-performing Edward L. Bouie- Senior Elementary School, which ranks in the 58th percentile. One notable strength is 3rd-grade math, where 38.6% of Marbut students are proficient—above the district average of 35.9% and significantly higher than most nearby schools. The school also spends a robust $19,790 per student and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2, both of which are better than several peers.

However, a key concern is the sharp drop in math proficiency as students advance: 38.6% of 3rd graders are proficient, but that falls to 34.9% in 4th grade and just 22.3% in 5th grade—a pattern seen in prior years as well. Chronic absenteeism (26.9%) is also a challenge, though it is much lower than at Fairington Elementary (38.3%) or Panola Way Elementary (35.9%), but still well above the state average of 17.7%. The contrast with Edward L. Bouie- Senior Elementary School—which has only 5.7% chronic absenteeism and dramatically higher test scores despite similar spending—highlights how attendance and school climate can make a big difference. For parents, Marbut offers a stable, well-funded option in a challenging area, with particular early-grade math strength, but families should be aware of the upper-grade slide and consider how to support continued growth.

427

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,790

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5776 Marbut Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058

(678) 676-8802

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.9%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2016 → 25th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (30% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (27% vs 18% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg34%

Georgia avg47%

918^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 81Elementary Schools in the DeKalb County

137^th of 202DeKalb County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.8	918 of 1222	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.0	995 of 1238	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.3	904 of 1236	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.7	765 of 1223	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.4	848 of 1220	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	609 of 1214	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.7	890 of 1234	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.9	590 of 1209	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.0	716 of 1205	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.9	631 of 1233	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.4	613 of 1240	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.6	693 of 1231	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.9	720 of 1225	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	66.6	455 of 1201	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.6	334 of 1212	72.4%	★★★★☆
2010	71.6	337 of 1183	71.5%	★★★★☆
2009	75.7	234 of 1133	79.3%	★★★★☆
2008	71.8	292 of 1134	74.3%	★★★★☆
2007	73.9	279 of 1125	75.2%	★★★★☆
2006	73.3	289 of 1101	73.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	470 of 829	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.9	533 of 892	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	451 of 879	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.4	302 of 870	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.1	350 of 876	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	17.6	1021 of 1189	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.1	1005 of 1224	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.1	901 of 1223	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.2	801 of 1212	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.3	934 of 1206	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.7	789 of 1186	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.4	969 of 1225	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.7	906 of 1220	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.1	699 of 1210	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.4	728 of 1209	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)43rd percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)33rd percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)14th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics32%-16 vs state

Science26%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, July 12, 2021

Wonderful school with a high standard for education. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 28, 2020

Amazing school with dedicated teachers and many rich programs for students to get involved in during their time there. This school is very rigorous and prepares children to do well in middle school and beyond. My child attended and now is doing really well as a middle school student. They have clearly set expectations for parental engagement, so parents who don't want to get involved in the process should be aware that children do better when parents and teachers work together. The administration is responsive and very understanding. The principal is a nationally known educator who loves children. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

I read a previous comment and I must say that has not been my experience at all. My children have had teachers that do a great job with positive behavior reinforcement. The communication that this school provides is superb. Teacher send home newsletters, websites, contact parents directly through classroom management apps like classdojo, etc. The PTA is active and plan wonderful events and opportunities for the students and staff. I have been very pleased with our experiences here. Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, June 13, 2015

No behavior management by administration, outrageous bullying of students and teachers by other students, outrageous hallway and classroom outbursts and displays, students regularly needed to be physically restrained or carried, absolutely no consequences or follow-through on discipline by Administrators. This school is such a sad, far cry from what is was just a couple of years ago under the previous principal. The Head sets the tone. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marbut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5776 Marbut Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8802	427	30	14.2	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	384 (89.9%)	23 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	24.8	918^th of 1222 public elementary schools	24.9%		20	995^th of 1238 public elementary schools	19.6%	77	38.6	34.9	22.3				25.9			$19,790	$2,137	$17,653
Panola Way Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2170 Panola Way Ct	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-9302	550	34	16.1	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	471 (85.6%)	52 (9.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	5.6	1207^th of 1222 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.5	1191^st of 1238 public elementary schools	3.8%	16	11.1	18.7	9.8				11.3			$19,931	$2,243	$17,688
Redan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1914 Stone Mountain Lithonia	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3502	525	39	13.4	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	445 (84.8%)	52 (9.9%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	16.7	1049^th of 1222 public elementary schools	14.2%		16.1	1073^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	13.3%	24	32.2	20.3	16.8				27.0			$19,141	$2,195	$16,947
Shadow Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 King Way Dr	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3902	493	34	14.5	100.0%	4 (0.8%)	385 (78.1%)	68 (13.8%)	14 (2.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	10	1158^th of 1222 public elementary schools	5.2%		20.4	990^th of 1238 public elementary schools	20.0%	168	22.9	23.9	15.4				12.8			$18,945	$2,155	$16,789
Leadership Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6400 Woodrow Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-3103	268	23	11.6	67.9%	0 (0.0%)	257 (95.9%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	37.5	708^th of 1222 public elementary schools	42.1%		41.6	665^th of 1238 public elementary schools	46.3%	43	43.2	41.3	26.1	20.4	32.2	34.7	56.5	13.0	17.4	$14,747	$1,325	$13,421
Stoneview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2629 Huber St	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3202	782	57	13.7	100.0%	23 (2.9%)	646 (82.6%)	78 (10.0%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	19 (2.4%)	2.1	1222^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	0.0%		4.4	1236^th of 1238 public elementary schools	0.2%	14	6.6	6.4	0.9				3.5			$18,142	$1,915	$16,227
Fairington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5505 Philip Bradley Dr	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8702	461	37	12.4	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	411 (89.2%)	23 (5.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	7.9	1178^th of 1222 public elementary schools	3.6%		9.5	1189^th of 1238 public elementary schools	4.0%	11	11.0	29.5	13.0				6.0			$20,113	$2,279	$17,834
Woodridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4120 Cedar Ridge Trl	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0202	444	30	14.8	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	364 (82.0%)	52 (11.7%)	12 (2.7%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	23.5	941^st of 1222 public elementary schools	23.0%		19.2	1010^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.4%	69	44.5	34.7	15.3				17.3			$19,156	$2,093	$17,063
Princeton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 S Deshon Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-3002	751	53	14.1	100.0%	3 (0.4%)	640 (85.2%)	73 (9.7%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	7.1	1186^th of 1222 public elementary schools	2.9%		14.3	1106^th of 1238 public elementary schools	10.7%	80	19.2	18.2	10.9				12.7			$17,930	$1,993	$15,937
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 Martin Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3302	450	33	13.6	100.0%	7 (1.6%)	339 (75.3%)	70 (15.6%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	14.9	1083^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	11.4%		13.8	1116^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.9%	33	25.8	31.7	16.2				20.5			$20,582	$2,110	$18,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Marbut Elementary School

How many students attend Marbut Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 427 students attended Marbut Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Marbut Elementary School?

Students at Marbut Elementary School are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Marbut Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

Is Marbut Elementary School a good school?

Marbut Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

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