- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Godley Station School held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.9 → 78.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130102003972 · Savannah, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,585 enr · 20.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Groves High School (1,469 students)
Godley Station School held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.9 → 78.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Godley Station School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead K-8 School
1,118 students
What this shows Godley Station School reports 1,585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Godley Station School compares
Godley Station 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,265
- 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
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 (~1,585 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,135 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.