Enrollment
1,585
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savannah, GA
Godley Station School
Federal NCES profile for Godley Station School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102003972
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godley Station School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #17 of 26
- schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Godley Station School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godley Station School ranks #17 of 26 schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102003972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godley Station School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godley Station School
Godley Station School is a large combined-grade school in Savannah, Georgia, enrolling 1,585 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 41% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,585 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Savannah's public schools, it stands alongside Pulaski Elementary School (1,147 students): Godley Station School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 27.3:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Groves High School (1,469 students) and Jenkins High School (1,265 students) alongside Godley Station School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Godley Station School compares
Godley Station School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,585
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 18.6%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Godley Station School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah-Chatham County, which includes Godley Station School.
$14,986
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 24.5%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Godley Station School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groves High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Godley Station 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
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Savannah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Standard public school
770 students 11.8:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,585 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Godley Station School
How many students attend Godley Station School?
Godley Station School has 1,585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savannah, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godley Station School?
The student-teacher ratio at Godley Station School is 20.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Godley Station School?
37.5% of students at Godley Station School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godley Station School?
The largest demographic group at Godley Station School is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godley Station School?
Godley Station School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Godley Station School rank among schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Godley Station School ranks #17 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.
Is Godley Station School a good school?
Godley Station School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Godley Station School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Groves High School (1,469 students), Jenkins High School (1,265 students), and Pulaski Elementary School (1,147 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.
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