GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gadsden Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 611 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Gadsden Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gadsden Elementary School, located on May Street in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is situated in a historic area of the city and functions as a neighborhood anchor, committed to providing academic instruction and social development for elementary-aged students in the surrounding community. As part of a larger urban district, the school focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

The school’s environment is generally characterized by an emphasis on community engagement and the cultivation of fundamental skills, including literacy and numeracy. Like many schools in the Savannah-Chatham district, Gadsden Elementary works to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth and prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its faculty and administrative leadership, the school seeks to offer a structured educational experience that balances core academics with initiatives aimed at improving student performance and fostering a positive school culture.

For more information, contact Gadsden Elementary School at (912) 395-5940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.