MARSHPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marshpoint Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 845 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, Marshpoint 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.

Marshpoint Elementary School, located on Whitemarsh Island in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a focal point for the local island community. As part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the school is situated in a scenic coastal area, providing a distinct environment for students in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic achievement and its efforts to foster a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student development.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities that promote social and emotional growth. Marshpoint is often praised by families for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a collaborative educational experience. By integrating local community values with the broader state curriculum, Marshpoint Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success while maintaining the close-knit, friendly character typical of the Whitemarsh Island community.

For more information, contact Marshpoint Elementary School at (912) 395-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

135 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
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MARSHPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Savannah, GA with about 845 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
845
Teachers:
62
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

* 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 845 students

White
53.6%
Black or African American
31.2%
Asian
5.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

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.