Dowell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marietta, Georgia 30064 · Cobb County
#666 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#32815 of 50,301 nationally
About Dowell Elementary School
Dowell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Marietta, in the Cobb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 898 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 666th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 898.
There are 59 schools in Marietta; Dowell Elementary School ranks 47th of 58 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dowell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dowell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,021 students · 2.4 km away
Smitha Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students · 2.6 km away
Hollydale Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 3.1 km away
Lovinggood Middle School
Powder Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,209 students · 3.8 km away
Hillgrove High School
Powder Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,282 students · 4.1 km away
McEachern High School
Powder Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,175 students · 4.2 km away
Tapp Middle School
Powder Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students · 4.3 km away
Still Elementary School
Powder Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
755 students · 4.4 km away
Milford Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 5.2 km away
Miles Ahead Charter School
Powder Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
261 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
898 students
Rockbridge Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students
Cumming Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students
Cedar Hill Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
896 students
Fernbank Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students
Kemp Elementary School
Powder Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
894 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dowell Elementary School a good school?
Dowell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #666 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dowell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dowell Elementary School ranks #666 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #32815 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dowell Elementary School?
Dowell Elementary School had 898 students in 2025.
Is Dowell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dowell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dowell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dowell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.