Enrollment
284
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savannah, GA
Susie King Taylor Community School
Federal NCES profile for Susie King Taylor Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130102004298Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susie King Taylor Community School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Susie King Taylor Community School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susie King Taylor Community School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102004298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susie King Taylor Community School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susie King Taylor Community School
Susie King Taylor Community School is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Savannah, Georgia, enrolling 284 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 284 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and White (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Savannah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shuman Elementary School (482 students): Susie King Taylor Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 14.2:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students) and Groves High School (1,469 students) alongside Susie King Taylor Community 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 Susie King Taylor Community School compares
Susie King Taylor Community 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.9%
White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Susie King Taylor Community 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 Susie King Taylor Community 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 Susie King Taylor Community 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 Susie King Taylor Community 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.
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
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Standard public school
349 students 11.3:1 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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Susie King Taylor Community School
How many students attend Susie King Taylor Community School?
Susie King Taylor Community School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savannah, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susie King Taylor Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susie King Taylor Community School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Susie King Taylor Community School?
89.2% of students at Susie King Taylor Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susie King Taylor Community School?
The largest demographic group at Susie King Taylor Community School is African American at 79.9% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susie King Taylor Community School?
Susie King Taylor Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Susie King Taylor Community School rank among elementary schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Susie King Taylor Community School ranks #1 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 Susie King Taylor Community School a good school?
Susie King Taylor Community School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. 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 Susie King Taylor Community 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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