George W. Whitlow Elementary

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/whitlow/site/

1,181 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

1,181

Total Students

88.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George W. Whitlow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	263
Black	71
Asian	422
Two or More	40
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
422 (35.7 %)
White
375 (31.8 %)
Hispanic
263 (22.3 %)
Black
71 (6.0 %)
Two or More
40 (3.4 %)
American Indian
9 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(678)965-5090
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/whitlow/site/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 210

Grade 1 204

Grade 2 194

Grade 3 183

Grade 4 196

Grade 5 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George W. Whitlow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	210
Grade 1	204
Grade 2	194
Grade 3	183
Grade 4	196
Grade 5	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George W. Whitlow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	570	48.3%
Male	611	51.7%

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