- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savannah, GA
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130102004135Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102004135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130102004135 · Savannah, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
349 enr · 11.3:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 349
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
349 students
What this shows Savannah Classical Academy Charter School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savannah Classical Academy Charter School compares
Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.1%
White 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 elementary schools in Savannah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shuman Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Andrea B Williams Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Susie King Taylor Community School
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
90.4% of students at Savannah Classical Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is African American at 50.1% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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.