May Howard Elementary School

115 Wilmington Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

May Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

May Howard Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

May Howard Elementary School 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 May Howard Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#239 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
64%
37%
58%
40%
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
6%
36%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is May Howard Elementary School's ranking?
May Howard Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are May Howard Elementary School often compared to?
May Howard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Marshpoint Elementary School, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend May Howard Elementary School?
565 students attend May Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of May Howard Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Howard Elementary School?
May Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does May Howard Elementary School offer ?
May Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is May Howard Elementary School part of?
May Howard Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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