Clarkdale Elementary reports 361 African American students in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 term, Clarkdale Elementary School enrolled 361 African American students, an increase of 0.6% compared to the prior year, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Clarkdale Elementary School reached 753 students for 2024-25, with African American students comprising 48%—the largest demographic among the student body.

The school operates within Cobb County School District, headquartered in Marietta.

Across the 110 schools in Cobb County School District, McEachern High School posted the highest enrollment of African American students for the 2024-25 term, totaling 1,389 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported Georgia’s public schools served a student population that was 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to affect Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more instructional days during 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE initiated a statewide campaign including a real-time attendance dashboard, public outreach, and extra support for districts with greater need to lift attendance rates.

In 2025, Georgia updated student attendance laws, disallowing expulsion only for truancy. The legislation increases reporting obligations and is designed to integrate with programs that assist students to complete diplomas through flexible options.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, compared to a national average ratio of 15:1.