Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, located in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, is a prestigious magnet school serving students in grades K-8. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and its specialized focus on integrating the arts into the core curriculum. The school provides students with a unique educational environment where they can explore various artistic disciplines—including visual arts, dance, drama, and music—alongside a traditional, high-performing academic program.

Beyond its artistic offerings, Garrison is noted for its commitment to cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of community among its diverse student body. Because it is a magnet school, it attracts families from across the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System who are seeking an enriched learning experience. By fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to express themselves through both academic and creative outlets, the school prepares its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

766

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	67
Black	366
Asian	27
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	3

Black
366 (47.8 %)
White
236 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
67 (8.7 %)
Two or More
67 (8.7 %)
Asian
27 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)395-5975
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 22

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	102
Grade 7	108
Grade 8	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	491	64.1%
Male	275	35.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)