- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savannah, GA
Shuman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shuman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130102003975
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shuman Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shuman Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shuman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102003975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Shuman Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130102003975 · Savannah, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 14.2:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Shuman Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Shuman 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 482
Shuman Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Shuman Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shuman Elementary School compares
Shuman Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Shuman Elementary School is less 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 Shuman 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shuman 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 elementary schools in Savannah
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andrea B Williams Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Standard public school
349 students 11.3:1 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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shuman Elementary School
How many students attend Shuman Elementary School?
Shuman Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shuman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shuman Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Shuman Elementary School?
90.7% of students at Shuman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shuman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shuman Elementary School is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shuman Elementary School?
Shuman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Shuman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Shuman Elementary School ranks #2 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 Shuman 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.