Jacob G. Smith Elementary School

Jacob G. Smith Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
210 Lamara Dr,  Savannah, GA
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
3.7
3.8
445 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vernon Cole
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
13.1%
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
211:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
45.2%
White
38.9%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/24/2017
Jacob G. Smith has been a wonderful experience for my 3. The staff and teachers truly care and are great at the jobs. We are just great full for the chance to have our kids attend. On top of the excellent academics the extra caricular activities are the best! Very organized,clean,safe and well rounded with top scores,as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/18/2025
No. Just not a good school, I’m afraid. There were three good teachers here. The rest were lazy, disorganized teachers. They’re all about telling you what they won’t do for your child.
5.0 parent
1/10/2024
Amazing school! The teachers are great and the staff is really on top of things. They're all very helpful and want to ensure their students' success!
5.0 parent
12/31/2019
My only daughter attended PreK thru 5th (2010-2017). We really lucked out this is our neighborhood elementary school. Teachers, Faculty & Staff are all VERY engaged and school is very connected to the community. Latin program was restarted once they were able to locate a Latin teacher who was able t...
5.0 parent
12/12/2017
Couldn’t dream of offering my children better!

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Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Savannah, GA and is served by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 445 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $538,649. Discover additional schools in the area, like Savannah Arts Academy, Beach High School, Jenkins High School, and more. Learn more about what Savannah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jacob G. Smith Elementary School.

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