- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pooler, GA
West Chatham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Chatham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130102002242
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Chatham Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pooler · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Chatham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Chatham Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pooler, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102002242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Chatham Middle School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 78.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130102002242 · Pooler, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 9.9:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
West Chatham Middle School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 78.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Chatham Middle 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 Middle School
713 students
What this shows West Chatham Middle School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Chatham Middle School compares
West Chatham Middle 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
White 18.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, West Chatham Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Chatham Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Chatham Middle School
How many students attend West Chatham Middle School?
West Chatham Middle School has 713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pooler, GA. CCD year-over-year: 953 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chatham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chatham Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 37% 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 West Chatham Middle School?
61.4% of students at West Chatham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Chatham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Chatham Middle School is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Pooler, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Chatham Middle School?
West Chatham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pooler?
By Resource Investment Index, West Chatham Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle 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.