JACOB G. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Jacob G. Smith Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, located in Savannah, Georgia, is a public school within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and community involvement. The school focuses on building a strong foundational education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Jacob G. Smith is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages parent and community participation. The school often utilizes its location in the Ardsley Park area to engage students in local enrichment opportunities. With a dedicated staff and a structured approach to student achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a culture of inclusivity and school pride.
For more information, contact Jacob G. Smith Elementary School at (912) 395-6530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6530
JACOB G. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Savannah, GA with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Savannah-Chatham County
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 39.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 505 students
- Black or African American
- 45.7%
- White
- 44.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.