Jacob G. Smith Elementary School

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, located in Savannah, Georgia, is a public school within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and community involvement. The school focuses on building a strong foundational education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Jacob G. Smith is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages parent and community participation. The school often utilizes its location in the Ardsley Park area to engage students in local enrichment opportunities. With a dedicated staff and a structured approach to student achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a culture of inclusivity and school pride.

460

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	34
Black	208
Asian	11
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Black
208 (45.2 %)
White
179 (38.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.4 %)
Two or More
27 (5.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)395-6530
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 25

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	47.4%
Male	242	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)