May Howard Elementary School

115 Wilmington Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Elementary School, located at 115 Wilmington Island Road in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Situated in the tranquil Wilmington Island area, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It prioritizes academic development, character building, and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, Howard Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local island community. The school places a high value on parent and community partnerships, which help to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular activities, volunteer programs, and school-wide events. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school aims to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and curiosity, ensuring that each child feels encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

543

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for May Howard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	18
Black	30
Asian	30
Two or More	56

White
409 (75.3 %)
Two or More
56 (10.3 %)
Black
30 (5.5 %)
Asian
30 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-3925
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for May Howard Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for May Howard Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	52.1%
Male	260	47.9%

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