Southwest Elementary School

Southwest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6020 Ogeechee Rd,  Savannah, GA
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
4.0
729 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Craig Daughtry
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
20%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
8.7%
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
356:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Black
52.5%
Hispanic
18.1%
White
17%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
2.0 other
6/4/2025
As people say in other reviews on how good this school is, honestly, is false. The bullying as affected me, as well as another students. Students will mock others and will get barely any consequence for their actions. Personally, on my first week there for 5th grade, I got slapped. The kid got only...
4.0 other
11/13/2020
Pretty good, good atmosphere and hands on learning was awesome! Diverse array of students too
3.0 parent
5/17/2017
Most of the teachers at this school care about their kids. They teach the curriculum they are given effectively. However, I don't think the kids are pushed to their full potential at this school. You can always do better but the kids that do better don't get the opportunity to move forward. Their ed...
5.0 other
4/29/2014
this school is very good at its education there teacher are the most loyal and considerate

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Southwest 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 729 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Southwest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $340,789. Discover additional schools in the area, like Butler Academy, Eastgate Christian Academy, Southwest Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Savannah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Elementary School.

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