Excellent
#53 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 2% in state
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA
A Savannah-chatham County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
649 W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Math 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Low20/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,182
Median home value
$477,600
Median rent
$1,428/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Veritas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Henderson E Formey JR Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Susie King Taylor Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #4 of 58
- District spending per student
- $15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 776 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
What grades does Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts serve?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts rank in GA?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts ranks #53 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
51.4% of students at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (912) 395-5975
- Area population (ZIP 31401)
- 20,562
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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