ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ellis Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 521 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Ellis 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.

Ellis Elementary School, located at 220 E 49th St in Savannah, Georgia, is a public school serving students within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Situated in the historic Ardsley Park area, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and social-emotional development.

As a staple of the local community, Ellis Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond through a balanced curriculum. The school often benefits from the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders, which helps create a collaborative educational atmosphere. By focusing on core academic standards and personal character building, Ellis Elementary strives to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills and confidence needed to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Ellis Elementary School at (912) 395-5470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

220 E 49th St
Savannah, GA 31405
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ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Savannah, GA with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
521
Teachers:
42
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 521 students

White
53.4%
Black or African American
34.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.