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#1549 of 2,268 schools in GA

Pooler Elementary School

Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Pooler, GA

A Savannah-chatham County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

308 Holly Ave, Pooler, GA 31322

  • Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Pooler Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

75.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pooler Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,799/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pooler), 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

$91,293

Median home value

$284,300

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

39.4%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31322; 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
Advanced Academics AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.3 mi25Compare →
West Chatham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.9 mi809Compare →
Savannah Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–82.2 mi58Compare →
Godley Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–83.8 mi1,133Compare →

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
#31 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

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

About Pooler Elementary School

Pooler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pooler, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pooler Elementary School

What grades does Pooler Elementary School serve?

Pooler Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pooler Elementary School?

Pooler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pooler Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pooler Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pooler Elementary School rank in GA?

Pooler Elementary School ranks #1,549 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Pooler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pooler Elementary 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 Pooler Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pooler Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pooler Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pooler Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pooler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

75.4% of students at Pooler Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
Area population (ZIP 31322)
28,695
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 31322; 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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