Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 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 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
48%
36%
White
31%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 #338 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts?
766 students attend Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, 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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