- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savannah, GA
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130102003772Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102003772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130102003772 · Savannah, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
216 enr · 15.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- This school 216
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
216 students
What this shows Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School compares
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.6%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Savannah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shuman Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Andrea B Williams Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Standard public school
349 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Susie King Taylor Community School
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
41.2% of students at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School rank among elementary schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Savannah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.