Enrollment
482
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shuman Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shuman Elementary School
Shuman Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Savannah, Georgia, enrolling 482 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Savannah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Andrea B Williams Elementary School (414 students): Shuman Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 12.2:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students) and Groves High School (1,469 students) alongside Shuman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shuman Elementary School compares
Shuman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah-Chatham County, which includes Shuman Elementary School.
$14,986
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 24.5%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shuman Elementary School a good school?
Shuman Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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