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#1523 of 2,268 schools in GA
Shuman Elementary School
Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA
A Savannah-chatham County elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
415 Goebel Ave, Savannah, GA 31404
- Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shuman Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shuman 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$49,805
Median home value
$193,100
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea B Williams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| May Howard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 565 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #29 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
Shuman Elementary School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shuman Elementary School
Shuman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 482 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,523 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shuman Elementary School
What grades does Shuman Elementary School serve?
Shuman Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Shuman Elementary School?
Shuman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shuman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shuman Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shuman Elementary School rank in GA?
Shuman Elementary School ranks #1,523 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Shuman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shuman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Shuman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shuman Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Shuman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shuman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shuman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shuman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shuman Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Shuman 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (912) 395-4500
- Area population (ZIP 31404)
- 30,749
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 31404; 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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