Shuman Elementary School

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Shuman Elementary School ranks 903 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Shuman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Savannah, Georgia, serving 506 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Savannah-Chatham County School District, which is ranked 128 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shuman Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with only 23.9% of 3rd graders, 16.5% of 4th graders, and 32.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 30.7%, 29.4%, and 37.4%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also significantly lower than the district and state. Shuman Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Georgia elementary schools and has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.06% to 96.05% over the past three school years, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-income families.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Jacob G. Smith Elementary, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, and Savannah Classical Academy Charter School consistently outperform Shuman Elementary on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of Shuman. This stark contrast in academic performance suggests that addressing the root causes of Shuman Elementary's underperformance, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and student support services, could be crucial in driving progress and improving educational opportunities for the students.

Detail:

Public 1-5

415 Goebel Ave
Savannah, GA 31404

(912) 395-4500

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
903^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,124

Students who attend Shuman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hubert Middle School
High:	The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.4%

Hispanic:

13.5%

White:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shuman Elementary School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 17^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.4%), Hispanic (13.5%), White (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shuman Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 11^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)

Compare Shuman Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shuman Elementary School is $9,124. 28 elementary schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shuman Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Savannah-Chatham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah-Chatham County 128^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shuman Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	18.57	1058^th	1225	13.6%
2014	8.54	1149^th	1231	6.7%
2015	9.00	1187^th	1240	4.3%
2016	7.75	1204^th	1233	2.4%
2017	5.59	1200^th	1205	0.4%
2018	8.32	1165^th	1209	3.6%
2019	6.83	1203^rd	1234	2.5%
2021	8.51	1165^th	1214	4.0%
2022	9.04	1195^th	1244	3.9%
2023	13.54	1109^th	1242	10.7%
2024	26.58	903^rd	1248	27.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shuman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	18	591	0	10	2	1	50	672
2012	37	649	0	16	1	0	49	752
2013	33	648	0	12	2	0	57	752
2014	33	626	0	11	1	1	33	705
2015	37	660	0	6	1	3	29	736
2016	34	685	0	6	2	3	29	759
2017	43	692	1	39	2	2	23	802
2018	33	644	2	48	2	1	19	749
2019	31	606	2	60	1	0	16	716
2020	17	532	2	53	0	0	12	616
2021	13	462	2	64	0	0	8	549
2022	19	405	1	56	1	4	10	496
2023	15	419	2	55	2	3	10	506
2024	17	378	6	65	2	2	12	482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shuman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	672	52.5	12.8	91.8
2012	752	53.0	14.1	92.3
2013	752	50.0	15.0	94
2014	705	47.0	15.0	95.5
2015	736	50.0	14.7	94.8
2016	759	52.0	14.5	94.7
2017	802	52.0	15.4	90.3
2018	749	51.0	14.6	83.8
2019	716	40.0	17.9	87
2020	616	40.0	15.4	95.6
2021	549	34.0	16.1	83.1
2022	496	36.1	13.7	n/a
2023	506	34.0	14.8	96
2024	482	39.0	12.3	85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shuman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	672	52.5	12.8	91.8
2012	752	53.0	14.1	92.3
2013	752	50.0	15.0	94
2014	705	47.0	15.0	95.5
2015	736	50.0	14.7	94.8
2016	759	52.0	14.5	94.7
2017	802	52.0	15.4	90.3
2018	749	51.0	14.6	83.8
2019	716	40.0	17.9	87
2020	616	40.0	15.4	95.6
2021	549	34.0	16.1	83.1
2022	496	36.1	13.7	n/a
2023	506	34.0	14.8	96
2024	482	39.0	12.3	85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shuman Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,284 (14.4%)	$7,627 (85.6%)	$8,911
2018	$1,168 (12.6%)	$8,111 (87.4%)	$9,279
2019	$1,121 (12.3%)	$8,003 (87.7%)	$9,124

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shuman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1203^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1109^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shuman Elementary School)	9.9	19.6	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)	28.1	29.5	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shuman Elementary School)	18.9	25.7	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	39.6	36.9	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shuman Elementary School)	9.2	12.4	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)	28.5	23.6	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shuman Elementary School)	11.7	20	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	35.2	31.8	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shuman Elementary School)	15.7	9.3	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)	29.8	29.2	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shuman Elementary School)	6.3	11.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	27.6	25	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Shuman Elementary School)	8.7	10.3	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Savannah-Chatham County)	27.7	28.6	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	716	506	29.3%
African American	606	419	30.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	60	55	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	31	15	51.6%
Two or More Races	16	10	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87%	96%	9%

Schools Near Shuman Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shuman Elementary School	Public	1-5	415 Goebel Ave	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4500	482	39	12.3	85.1%	17 (3.5%)	378 (78.4%)	65 (13.5%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	26.6	903^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	27.6%		13.5	1109^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.7%	206		23.9	16.5	32.7				32.6	31.1	26.5				31.0			$9,124	$1,121	$8,003
Andrea B Williams Elementary School	Public	1-5	1150 Wheaton St	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-2500	456	33	13.8	94.3%	7 (1.5%)	407 (89.3%)	23 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.3%)	14.1	1116^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.6%		10.1	1179^th of 1242 public elementary schools	5.1%	63		14.9	19.3	30.1				14.0	18.1	10.8				20.4			$10,125	$971	$9,154
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	705 E Anderson St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4040	365	31	11.8	77.0%	64 (17.5%)	206 (56.4%)	60 (16.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.5%)	91.4	117^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.6%		78.2	249^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.0%	132		55.3	70.4	81.8	62.9	73.3	61.5	65.8	85.2	63.6	55.9	50.0	65.4	69.7	57.7	53.8	$17,361	$757	$16,604
Henderson E Formey Junior Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	400 E Broad St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5500	370	27	13.9	92.7%	8 (2.2%)	317 (85.7%)	29 (7.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Susie King Taylor Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1709 Bull St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	No	(912) 395-4200	309	22	14.0	91.6%	31 (10.0%)	246 (79.6%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	17.6	1048^th of 1248 public elementary schools	16.0%		16.9	1069^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.9%	21		15.6	17.9	29.3	15.2	53.3	18.8	18.8	10.3	34.1	9.1	26.7	6.3	22.0	18.8	6.3	$12,461	$3,540	$8,921
Ellis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	220 E 49th St	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5470	428	40	10.7	46.3%	207 (48.4%)	153 (35.7%)	24 (5.6%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.9%)	41.6	668^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.5%		43.5	632^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	49.1%	36		43.5	22.2	47.6	51.4	51.5	46.7	30.4	26.7	19.0	31.4	33.3	48.3	38.1	32.1	27.6	$12,297	$245	$12,052
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	649 W Jones St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5975	776	68	11.4	51.4%	218 (28.1%)	379 (48.8%)	78 (10.1%)	31 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (8.6%)	82.3	206^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.5%		79.1	237^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.9%	31	80.8	45.0	52.4	61.9	80.4	73.3	83.8	46.7	71.4	50.0	58.9	53.5	61.9	56.0	48.1	64.8	$10,592	$244	$10,347
Gadsden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 May St	Savannah	31415	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5940	469	34	13.7	98.3%	4 (0.9%)	446 (95.1%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	14.6	1104^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.5%		18.3	1040^th of 1242 public elementary schools	16.3%	64		13.8	8.6	8.8				32.3	39.5	1.5				4.5			$11,392	$1,443	$9,949
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Lamara Dr	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6530	468	37	12.7	50.9%	180 (38.5%)	210 (44.9%)	33 (7.1%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.3%)	79.1	241^st of 1248 public elementary schools	80.7%		86.9	160^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.1%	81		51.4	52.9	61.3				64.3	64.7	46.8				53.2			$11,553	$720	$10,833
Hodge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Clinch Street	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5200	388	31	12.5	93.8%	10 (2.6%)	345 (88.9%)	18 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	36.7	745^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.3%		34.4	775^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.6%	30		20.0	30.9	36.7				26.7	50.9	21.7				41.7			$11,070	$1,721	$9,349

Frequently Asked Questions about Shuman Elementary School

How many students attend Shuman Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Shuman Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Shuman Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shuman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hubert Middle School
High : The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

What is the racial makeup of Shuman Elementary School?

Students at Shuman Elementary School are 78% African American, 13% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Shuman Elementary School a good school?

Shuman Elementary School ranks 903^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Shuman Elementary School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

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