- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savannah, GA
Hesse School
Federal NCES profile for Hesse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102000400
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesse School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesse School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesse School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hesse School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130102000400 · Savannah, GA Other · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 13.5:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Hesse School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hesse 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
Hesse School
996 students
What this shows Hesse School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesse School compares
Hesse 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Hesse 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 Hesse 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hesse 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 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
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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hesse School
How many students attend Hesse School?
Hesse School has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesse School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Hesse School?
54.7% of students at Hesse School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesse School?
The largest demographic group at Hesse School is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesse School?
Hesse School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hesse School rank among schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesse School ranks #13 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 Hesse 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.