Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-11, Low 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 was 19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
89%
36%
White
6%
34%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Low Elementary School?
503 students attend Low Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Low Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Low Elementary School?
Low Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Low Elementary School offer ?
Low Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Low Elementary School part of?
Low Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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