- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden City, GA
Garden City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garden City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102001419
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden City Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garden City, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Garden City Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130102001419 · Garden City, GA Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 16.1:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Garden City Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Garden City Elementary 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 597
Garden City Elementary School
597 students
What this shows Garden City Elementary School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden City Elementary School compares
Garden City Elementary School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
African American 30.3%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Garden City Elementary 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 Garden City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden City Elementary 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
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden City Elementary School
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden City, GA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden City Elementary School?
79.9% of students at Garden City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garden City Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Garden City, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Garden City Elementary School rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garden City, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Garden City Elementary 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.