GEORGE W. WHITLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
George W. Whitlow Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Forsyth County school district, located in Cumming, GA with about 1,233 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 83 teachers, George W. Whitlow Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the highly regarded Forsyth County School District. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates rigorous academics with character development, aiming to prepare students for future success while nurturing their individual strengths and interests.
The school is deeply committed to community engagement and maintaining strong partnerships between parents, staff, and students. By leveraging modern educational resources and encouraging active participation in school life, Whitlow Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is challenged to reach their full potential. With its focus on academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school remains a pillar of the local community in the Forsyth County area.
For more information, contact George W. Whitlow Elementary at (678) 965-5090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
GEORGE W. WHITLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cumming, GA with about 1,233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forsyth County
- Total Students:
- 1,233
- Teachers:
- 83.4
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,233 students
- White
- 46.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- Asian
- 17.4%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.