PORT WENTWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Port Wentworth Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Port Wentworth, GA with about 651 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 47 teachers, Port Wentworth Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Port Wentworth Elementary School, located at 507 S Coastal Hwy in Port Wentworth, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood anchor, it provides a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond, while promoting a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, Port Wentworth Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. By leveraging local resources and maintaining strong communication with families, the school works to ensure that its students have the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Port Wentworth Elementary School at (912) 395-6742 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

507 S Coastal Hwy
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
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PORT WENTWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Port Wentworth, GA with about 651 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
651
Teachers:
47
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 651 students

Black or African American
50.2%
White
22.7%
Hispanic/Latino
19.4%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.