- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pooler, GA
West Chatham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Chatham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102002301
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Chatham Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pooler · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Chatham Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Chatham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pooler, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102002301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
West Chatham Elementary School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 130102002301 · Pooler, GA Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 14.7:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
West Chatham Elementary School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Chatham 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
West Chatham Elementary School
796 students
What this shows West Chatham Elementary School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Chatham Elementary School compares
West Chatham 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.5%
White 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, West Chatham Elementary 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 West Chatham 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Chatham 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 other schools in Pooler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Chatham Elementary School
How many students attend West Chatham Elementary School?
West Chatham Elementary School has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pooler, GA. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chatham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chatham Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Chatham Elementary School?
51.2% of students at West Chatham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Chatham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Chatham Elementary School is African American at 58.5% of enrollment, in Pooler, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Chatham Elementary School?
West Chatham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 West Chatham Elementary School rank among public schools in Pooler?
By Resource Investment Index, West Chatham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pooler, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides West Chatham 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.