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#1236 of 2,268 schools in GA

Georgetown School

Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1516 King George Blvd, Savannah, GA 31419

  • Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Georgetown School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Georgetown School 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$70,734

Median home value

$239,600

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–52.6 mi729Compare →
Butler Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–123.6 mi111Compare →
Pulaski Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–54.5 mi576Compare →
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.8PK–54.7 mi218Compare →

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
#22 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

Georgetown School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Georgetown School

Georgetown School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 525 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,236 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Georgetown School

What grades does Georgetown School serve?

Georgetown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Georgetown School?

Georgetown School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown School?

The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Georgetown School rank in GA?

Georgetown School ranks #1,236 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Georgetown School's MySchoolScout rating?

Georgetown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Georgetown School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgetown School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Georgetown School a charter school?

No, Georgetown School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Georgetown School a Title I school?

No, Georgetown School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgetown School?

76.2% of students at Georgetown School 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
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 31419)
57,354
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
36.9
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 31419; 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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