Isle of Hope School

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Isle of Hope School, located in the historic and scenic community of Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone for the local neighborhood. As part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It is widely recognized for its strong sense of community, often characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where parents, teachers, and neighbors collaborate to foster a supportive learning environment.

Academically, Isle of Hope School emphasizes a traditional curriculum enriched by its unique geographic location, which often allows for place-based learning opportunities related to the coastal ecosystem of the Georgia marshes. The school is known for its focus on character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare middle-schoolers for the transition to high school while providing a nurturing foundation for younger students. Its location near the Intracoastal Waterway and its proximity to historic landmarks make it a distinctive institution that balances academic rigor with the charm of one of Savannah’s most picturesque residential areas.

620

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Isle of Hope School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	35
Black	436
Asian	9
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
436 (70.3 %)
White
96 (15.5 %)
Two or More
39 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
35 (5.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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)395-6555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 54

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Isle of Hope School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	91
Grade 8	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Isle of Hope School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	52.4%
Male	295	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)