St. Simons Elementary School

St. Simons Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
805 Ocean Blvd,  Saint Simons Island, GA
Glynn County Schools
4.4
488 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathryn Ginn
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
23.5%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
520:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
58.3%
Black
20.1%
Hispanic
14.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/19/2025
Awful experience with this school. Would homeschool before considering this school.
4.0 parent
8/26/2019
Very positive. It is quite the gem of a public school with a broad population. It's in view of the ocean and beach with a strong marine/biology perspective.
5.0 parent
4/28/2015
St. Simons Elementary School is simply the best! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The teachers work extremely hard to ensure the successes of all students. The schools location across the street from the beach allows students to learn about the coastal ecology and there is an excellent Ocean La...
5.0 other
4/28/2015
I put that I am an "other" at this school because I am a former student of SSE, an employee, and a parent here. I cannot rave loud enough or more for the fabulous staff and students at SSE. It truly is a family atmosphere -- I am shocked at the review of another parent, makes me think things just di...

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St. Simons Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Saint Simons Island, GA, in the Saint Simons Island neighborhood, and is served by the Glynn County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. St. Simons Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $968,240. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brunswick Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, Frederica Academy, and more. Learn more about what Saint Simons Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Simons Elementary School.

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