- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pooler, GA
Pooler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pooler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102000409
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pooler Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pooler · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pooler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pooler Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pooler, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Pooler Elementary School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130102000409 · Pooler, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 10.6:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Pooler Elementary School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pooler 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 340
Pooler Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Pooler Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pooler Elementary School compares
Pooler Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Pooler 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 Pooler 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pooler 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
Similar other schools in Pooler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pooler Elementary School
How many students attend Pooler Elementary School?
Pooler Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pooler, GA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pooler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pooler Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Pooler Elementary School?
59.7% of students at Pooler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pooler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pooler Elementary School is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Pooler, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pooler Elementary School?
Pooler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pooler Elementary School rank among public schools in Pooler?
By Resource Investment Index, Pooler Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pooler, 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 Pooler 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.