Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hodge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hodge Elementary School serves the northeast part of Savannah, GA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hodge Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hodge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hodge Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
87%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hodge Elementary School's ranking?
Hodge Elementary School is ranked #1568 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hodge Elementary School often compared to?
Hodge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hodge Elementary School?
420 students attend Hodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hodge Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hodge Elementary School?
Hodge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hodge Elementary School offer ?
Hodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hodge Elementary School part of?
Hodge Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hodge Elementary School located?
Hodge Elementary School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Savannah, GA. There are 9 other public schools located in Midtown.
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