WEST CHATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Chatham Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Pooler, GA with about 850 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, West Chatham 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.
West Chatham Elementary School, located on Pine Barren Road in Pooler, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the faculty focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating modern educational technology to prepare students for a digital future.
Beyond academics, West Chatham Elementary prides itself on cultivating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at nurturing student talents and building character. By prioritizing collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive educational setting.
For more information, contact West Chatham Elementary School at (912) 395-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3600
WEST CHATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pooler, GA with about 850 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Savannah-Chatham County
- Total Students:
- 850
- Teachers:
- 59
- 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 850 students
- Black or African American
- 48.2%
- White
- 33.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.