MARBUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marbut Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Lithonia, GA with about 776 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Marbut Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Marbut Elementary School, located on Marbut Road in Lithonia, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the DeKalb County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for early childhood learners. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to provide a balanced education that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Marbut Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community culture that involves families and local stakeholders. The school environment is structured to encourage social-emotional development alongside cognitive achievement, often integrating extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to enhance student engagement. By focusing on collaborative learning and consistent communication with parents, Marbut Elementary strives to create a stable foundation for its students, helping them navigate their formative years in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Marbut Elementary School at (678) 676-8802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5776 Marbut Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
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MARBUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lithonia, GA with about 776 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DeKalb County
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
46.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 776 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARBUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.