Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
47%
36%
White
31%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts's ranking?
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is ranked #465 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts often compared to?
Esther F. Garrison School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Jacob G. Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts?
775 students attend Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts?
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts offer ?
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts part of?
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
In what neighborhood is Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts located?
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is located in the Kayton And Frazier Area neighborhood of Savannah, GA.
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