William M. McGarrah Elementary School

642 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
William M. McGarrah Elementary School, located on Lake Harbin Road in Morrow, Georgia, is a public school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the suburban community of Morrow, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. As part of a diverse school district, McGarrah Elementary places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices and meeting the varied educational needs of its student population.

The school environment at McGarrah Elementary is centered on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a structured learning setting. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community pride. By focusing on both academic rigor and character building, the school strives to empower its students to become productive members of the Morrow community and the broader Clayton County area.
642
Total Students
48.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William M. McGarrah Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic130
Black415
Asian56
Two or More23
American Indian9
  • Black
    415 (64.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    130 (20.2 %)
  • Asian
    56 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.6 %)
  • White
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.4 %)
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: Clayton County
Phone: (770)968-2910
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 658
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 91
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 105
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 78
Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William M. McGarrah Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten47
Kindergarten91
Grade 1109
Grade 2105
Grade 3106
Grade 478
Grade 5106
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William M. McGarrah Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29045.2%
Male35254.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)