- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savannah, GA
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102002152
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 26
- schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts ranks #1 of 26 schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102002152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130102002152 · Savannah, GA Other · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 11.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts 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
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
770 students
What this shows Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts compares
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
White 25.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts 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 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts'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 other schools in Savannah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Godley Station School
Standard public school
1,585 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Pulaski Elementary School
Standard public school
1,147 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Hesse School
Standard public school
996 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Southwest Elementary School
Standard public school
769 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
White Bluff Elementary School
Standard public school
701 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
How many students attend Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts has 770 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
33.6% of students at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts rank among schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts ranks #1 of 26 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 schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, 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.