- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Susie King Taylor Community School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130102004298 · Savannah, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
284 enr · 12.9:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Susie King Taylor Community School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Susie King Taylor Community 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 284
Susie King Taylor Community School
284 students
What this shows Susie King Taylor Community School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susie King Taylor Community School compares
Susie King Taylor Community 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,469
- 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
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 (~284 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.