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#1976 of 2,268 schools in GA

White Bluff Elementary School

Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9402 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31406

  • Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at White Bluff Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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

85.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where White Bluff 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$66,084

Median home value

$260,800

Median rent

$1,340/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31406; 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
Largo-tibet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–50.8 mi611Compare →
Chatham AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3private2–121.3 mi76Compare →
Hesse SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–81.6 mi995Compare →
St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–81.6 mi388Compare →

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.

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
#45 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

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

About White Bluff Elementary School

White Bluff Elementary School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 660 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,976 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Bluff Elementary School

What grades does White Bluff Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend White Bluff Elementary School?

White Bluff Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bluff Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at White Bluff Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Bluff Elementary School rank in GA?

White Bluff Elementary School ranks #1,976 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is White Bluff Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

White Bluff Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 White Bluff Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Bluff Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is White Bluff Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is White Bluff Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

85.2% of students at White Bluff 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
660
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
Area population (ZIP 31406)
34,649
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
36.5
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 31406; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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