Hesse School

1,022 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hesse School, located on Whitefield Avenue in Savannah, Georgia, is a public K-8 institution serving the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Hesse provides a consistent educational experience that allows faculty to build long-term relationships with their students as they progress through their foundational years.

Academically, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, Hesse School is an active member of the local Savannah community, frequently promoting student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. With its suburban setting in the 31406 area, the school remains a focal point for families in the region, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school with a strong emphasis on character building and scholastic achievement.

1,022

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesse School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	297
Black	219
Asian	37
Two or More	49
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	4

White
400 (39.1 %)
Hispanic
297 (29.1 %)
Black
219 (21.4 %)
Two or More
49 (4.8 %)
Asian
37 (3.6 %)
American Indian
16 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

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)395-6440
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,022
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	628
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 50

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hesse School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	110
Grade 6	92
Grade 7	113
Grade 8	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hesse School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	489	47.8%
Male	533	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)