Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

Summary:

Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is a public charter school serving 365 students in grades K-8 in Savannah, Georgia, which is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, with 55.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 30.7% for the district and 38.4% for the state, and 65.8% proficient or better in math compared to 35.9% for the district and 45.4% for the state.

Savannah Classical Academy has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to the top 10% in 2023-2024, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 13.9, compared to nearby schools which have ratios between 10.5 and 14.8. Despite having a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.18% to 99.18%, the school is able to achieve strong academic results, outperforming the Savannah-Chatham County district and the state of Georgia.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Hodge Elementary School, and Butler Elementary School, Savannah Classical Academy stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly better academic outcomes and a more favorable student-teacher ratio. This highlights the school's ability to provide a superior educational experience for its students, despite serving a predominantly disadvantaged population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

705 E Anderson St
Savannah, GA 31401

(912) 395-4040

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.3%

Hispanic:

19.2%

White:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks better than 90.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.22. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Savannah Classical Academy Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah Classical Academy Charter School 57^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Savannah Classical Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2015	17.93	1043^rd	1240	15.9%
2016	16.79	1043^rd	1233	15.4%
2017	12.38	1086^th	1205	9.9%
2018	23.89	919^th	1209	24.0%
2019	25.84	916^th	1234	25.8%
2021	52.68	525^th	1214	56.8%
2022	60.30	453^rd	1244	63.6%
2023	78.22	249^th	1242	80.0%
2024	91.38	117^th	1248	90.6%

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

Rank History for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2015	17.16	449^th	537	16.4%
2016	18.02	447^th	545	18.0%
2017	20.84	438^th	539	18.7%
2018	37.24	345^th	543	36.5%
2019	29.51	403^rd	559	27.9%
2021	39.06	313^th	542	42.3%
2022	58.63	202^nd	567	64.4%
2023	93.91	38^th	577	93.4%
2024	89.22	57^th	588	90.3%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

50%

17%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Saturday, August 25, 2018

Great example of a turnaround school on the way up! Scores improved dramatically in just one year. SCA curriculum is outstanding! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

This is an amazing school. I am so happy to have my children there. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 4, 2017

Poor academics, worse discipline. Also, nontrue supprts for special needs kids, even those with mild disabilities. They're on state probation and they should be upfront with parents about how their curriculum doesn't match the Ga state requirements. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

I love the old teaching methods that is used. It makes me feel like my children has a real chance of learning hands on. I don't know how other parents feel, but I refuse to let my kids depend solely on Google and video games. Savannah Classical is perfect for parents who still believe that true education is important. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 19, 2017

This school would be great, however they have horrible communication skills. When a situation comes up and they do not know how to handle it they make poor decisions. They are quick to show favoritism as well, instead of everything being across the board. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	70	208	3	7	1	0	23	312
2015	75	247	2	16	1	1	29	371
2016	79	311	2	15	1	1	26	435
2017	67	370	2	15	1	1	28	484
2018	43	313	2	13	1	1	15	388
2019	25	215	3	11	0	1	11	266
2020	24	187	2	24	0	1	18	256
2021	42	240	2	44	0	0	27	355
2022	52	244	3	53	0	0	20	372
2023	63	202	3	70	0	1	26	365

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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	312	20.3	15.3	66.7
2015	371	23.0	16.1	67.4
2016	435	31.0	14.0	69.2
2017	484	30.0	16.1	74
2018	388	28.9	13.4	72.4
2019	266	24.3	10.9	75.6
2020	256	21.6	11.8	76.2
2021	355	26.3	13.4	77.2
2022	372	26.6	13.9	n/a
2023	365	31.1	11.7	99.2

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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	312	20.3	15.3	66.7
2015	371	23.0	16.1	67.4
2016	435	31.0	14.0	69.2
2017	484	30.0	16.1	74
2018	388	28.9	13.4	72.4
2019	266	24.3	10.9	75.6
2020	256	21.6	11.8	76.2
2021	355	26.3	13.4	77.2
2022	372	26.6	13.9	n/a
2023	365	31.1	11.7	99.2

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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$177 (1.9%)	$9,280 (98.1%)	$9,457
2018	$387 (1.9%)	$20,414 (98.1%)	$20,802
2019	$757 (4.4%)	$16,604 (95.6%)	$17,361

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 916^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 249^th of 1242 Elementary schools	54.2%
Ranks 403^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 577 Middle schools	65.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	20	44	24%
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 (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	20	56	36%
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 (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	29	48.3	19.3%
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 (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	48.4	51.7	3.3%
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 (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	31.7	69	37.3%
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 (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	31.7	31	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	27.6	25	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	26.8	58.6	31.8%
5th Grade Science (Savannah-Chatham County)	27.7	28.6	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	15.4	60.5	45.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)	34	23.2	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	7.7	57.9	50.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	27.3	18.3	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	31.6	64	32.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)	28	23.7	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	42.1	52	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	29	20.6	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	31.8	77.3	45.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)	22.2	26	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	40.9	68.2	27.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)	23.9	20.2	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	4.5	59.1	54.6%
8th Grade Science (Savannah-Chatham County)	19.4	17.2	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Savannah Classical Academy Charter School)	31.8	95.5	63.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Savannah-Chatham County)	28.1	20.3	7.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	266	365	37.2%
African American	215	202	6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	11	70	536.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	25	63	152%
Two or More Races	11	26	136.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	99.2%	23.6%

Schools Near Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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
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	11.7	99.2%	63 (17.3%)	202 (55.3%)	70 (19.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.1%)	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
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	458	34	13.4	95.2%	6 (1.3%)	419 (91.5%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	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
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	305	22	13.8	99.0%	37 (12.1%)	235 (77.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	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
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	353	24	14.7	92.4%	10 (2.8%)	297 (84.1%)	30 (8.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)								(n/a)
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	441	42	10.5	40.4%	218 (49.4%)	156 (35.4%)	29 (6.6%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	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
Shuman Elementary School	Public	1-5	415 Goebel Ave	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4500	506	34	14.8	96.0%	15 (3.0%)	419 (82.8%)	55 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.0%)	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
Gadsden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 May St	Savannah	31415	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5940	474	36	13.1	97.7%	3 (0.6%)	452 (95.4%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	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
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	766	65	11.7	42.8%	236 (30.8%)	366 (47.8%)	67 (8.7%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	67 (8.7%)	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
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	460	36	12.7	47.6%	179 (38.9%)	208 (45.2%)	34 (7.4%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.9%)	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	403	32	12.5	96.5%	8 (2.0%)	367 (91.1%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

What district is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

What is the racial makeup of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?

Students at Savannah Classical Academy Charter School are 55% African American, 19% Hispanic, 17% White, 7% Two or more races.

Is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School a good school?

Yes. Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks in the top 9.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Savannah Classical Academy Charter School.

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