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#1550 of 2,268 schools in GA
Godley Station School
Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA
A Savannah-chatham County elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2135 Benton Blvd, Savannah, GA 31407
- Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Godley Station School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* 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
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Godley Station 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$83,954
Median home value
$223,100
Median rent
$1,726/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31407; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| South Effingham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Pooler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Rice Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 1,167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #32 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
Godley Station School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Godley Station School
Godley Station School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 1,133 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Godley Station School
What grades does Godley Station School serve?
Godley Station School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Godley Station School?
Godley Station School has an enrollment of approximately 1,133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godley Station School?
The student-teacher ratio at Godley Station School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Godley Station School rank in GA?
Godley Station School ranks #1,550 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Godley Station School's MySchoolScout rating?
Godley Station School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Godley Station School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Godley Station School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Godley Station School a charter school?
No, Godley Station School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Godley Station School a Title I school?
No, Godley Station School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Godley Station School?
55.3% of students at Godley Station 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
- 1,133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (912) 395-6000
- Area population (ZIP 31407)
- 22,743
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 31407; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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