Hesse School

Public PK, KG-8

 9116 Whitefield Ave
       Savannah, GA  31406


(912) 395-6440

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
692nd of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,762 Help


Students who attend Hesse School usually attend:

High:    Jenkins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  1,022

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.1%
Hispanic:
29.1%
African American:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Compare Details Hesse School ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 12th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hesse School ranks worse than 73.2% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hesse School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.1%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hesse School is 13.8. 17 elementary schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hesse School is $8,762. 30 elementary schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hesse School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hesse School 426th of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Hesse School in the ranking list.)

Savannah-Chatham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah-Chatham County 140th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hesse School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.49 558th 1101 49.3%
2007 42.12 747th 1125 33.6%
2008 60.95 480th 1134 57.7%
2009 74.42 257th 1133 77.3%
2010 72.02 325th 1183 72.5%
2011 66.30 464th 1212 61.7%
2012 69.33 399th 1201 66.8%
2013 64.97 482nd 1225 60.7%
2014 72.82 343rd 1231 72.1%
2015 58.84 454th 1240 63.4%
2016 60.41 434th 1233 64.8%
2017 52.83 509th 1205 57.8%
2018 49.24 568th 1209 53.0%
2019 46.59 633rd 1234 48.7%
2021 27.92 839th 1214 30.9%
2022 41.60 678th 1244 45.5%
2023 39.80 692nd 1242 44.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hesse School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.80 91st 466 80.5%
2010 65.78 165th 494 66.6%
2011 55.23 251st 504 50.2%
2012 60.34 221st 508 56.5%
2013 62.83 202nd 527 61.7%
2014 60.89 222nd 521 57.4%
2015 51.10 244th 537 54.6%
2016 51.68 244th 545 55.2%
2017 33.59 367th 539 31.9%
2018 41.72 314th 543 42.2%
2019 35.44 362nd 559 35.2%
2021 27.55 392nd 542 27.7%
2022 29.25 397th 567 30.0%
2023 27.54 422nd 577 26.9%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, November 22, 2013

Open Quote My children have been enrolled in Hesse since Kindergarten. I really like the environment of the school. The leadership is engaged. The teachers are good - really good. My daughter was challenged in math. The teacher began to concentrate and work with her and her math grade has risen to a 91. I can't be more pleased. My child maintains a 90 average and continues to do well. As a parent, I could not be more pleased. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hesse School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 819 819
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1029 1029
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 846 846
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 877 877
1994 525 319 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1995 473 346 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1996 473 346 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1997 473 385 14 20 2 n/a n/a 0 894
1998 471 358 13 25 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1999 444 400 10 16 3 n/a n/a 0 873
2000 442 387 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2001 397 386 10 14 2 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 341 239 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2003 341 239 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2004 346 201 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 320 151 12 13 2 n/a n/a 16 514
2006 315 120 15 14 0 n/a n/a 15 479
2007 327 118 17 12 1 n/a n/a 13 488
2008 350 121 17 14 2 n/a n/a 16 520
2009 395 130 19 15 3 n/a n/a 20 582
2010 510 145 28 16 5 0 12 0 716
2011 559 163 25 47 6 0 69 0 869
2012 689 156 23 62 5 0 63 0 998
2013 696 155 26 66 6 0 61 0 1010
2014 716 163 28 46 6 0 56 0 1015
2015 740 155 25 43 8 2 57 0 1030
2016 717 171 39 110 8 0 51 0 1096
2017 725 234 40 189 10 0 53 0 1251
2018 711 256 42 232 8 5 46 0 1300
2019 659 285 48 273 13 5 43 0 1326
2020 608 277 48 317 11 4 51 0 1316
2021 485 235 42 327 11 4 50 0 1154
2022 404 214 44 295 10 4 47 0 1018
2023 400 219 37 297 16 4 49 0 1022

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

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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 Hesse School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 819 45.0 18.2 14.7
1991 1029 53.0 19.4 25.8
1992 846 42.5 19.9 28.7
1993 877 45.0 19.5 31.6
1994 853 50.6 16.9 32.9
1995 844 48.0 17.6 39.1
1996 844 48.0 17.6 39.1
1997 894 50.0 17.9 46.6
1998 867 54.5 15.9 45.8
1999 873 51.3 17.0 45.6
2000 851 47.0 18.1 41.8
2001 809 43.4 18.6 44.5
2002 604 39.2 15.4 40.4
2003 604 39.2 15.4 40.4
2004 569 37.7 15.1 37.3
2005 514 38.2 13.5 39
2006 479 34.5 13.9 38.8
2007 488 34.5 14.1 35.6
2008 520 42.5 12.2 32.9
2009 582 44.5 13.1 35.2
2010 716 50.8 14.0 35.3
2011 869 59.0 14.7 36.5
2012 998 62.5 15.9 37.6
2013 1010 64.0 15.7 38.1
2014 1015 64.0 15.8 39.4
2015 1030 61.0 16.8 42.7
2016 1096 68.0 16.1 40.9
2017 1251 75.0 16.6 44.5
2018 1300 79.5 16.3 38.4
2019 1326 85.4 15.5 50.8
2020 1316 85.0 15.4 50
2021 1154 82.0 14.0 48.6
2022 1018 77.2 13.1 n/a
2023 1022 74.0 13.8 62.7

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 Hesse School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 819 45.0 18.2 14.7
1991 1029 53.0 19.4 25.8
1992 846 42.5 19.9 28.7
1993 877 45.0 19.5 31.6
1994 853 50.6 16.9 32.9
1995 844 48.0 17.6 39.1
1996 844 48.0 17.6 39.1
1997 894 50.0 17.9 46.6
1998 867 54.5 15.9 45.8
1999 873 51.3 17.0 45.6
2000 851 47.0 18.1 41.8
2001 809 43.4 18.6 44.5
2002 604 39.2 15.4 40.4
2003 604 39.2 15.4 40.4
2004 569 37.7 15.1 37.3
2005 514 38.2 13.5 39
2006 479 34.5 13.9 38.8
2007 488 34.5 14.1 35.6
2008 520 42.5 12.2 32.9
2009 582 44.5 13.1 35.2
2010 716 50.8 14.0 35.3
2011 869 59.0 14.7 36.5
2012 998 62.5 15.9 37.6
2013 1010 64.0 15.7 38.1
2014 1015 64.0 15.8 39.4
2015 1030 61.0 16.8 42.7
2016 1096 68.0 16.1 40.9
2017 1251 75.0 16.6 44.5
2018 1300 79.5 16.3 38.4
2019 1326 85.4 15.5 50.8
2020 1316 85.0 15.4 50
2021 1154 82.0 14.0 48.6
2022 1018 77.2 13.1 n/a
2023 1022 74.0 13.8 62.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hesse School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $277 (3.4%) $7,784 (96.6%) $8,061
2018 $234 (2.8%) $8,231 (97.2%) $8,465
2019 $352 (4.0%) $8,410 (96.0%) $8,762

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hesse School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 633rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 692nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 362nd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 422nd of 577 Middle schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hesse School)37.639.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)28.129.5
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hesse School)52.542.2
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)39.636.9
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hesse School)34.429.4
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)28.523.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hesse School)43.942.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)35.231.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hesse School)43.825.7
 18.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)29.829.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hesse School)40.122.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)27.625
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hesse School)40.134.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Savannah-Chatham County)27.728.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hesse School)35.721.1
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)3423.2
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hesse School)23.625.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)27.318.3
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hesse School)26.517.7
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)2823.7
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hesse School)33.123
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)2920.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hesse School)20.419.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)22.226
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hesse School)30.226.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)23.920.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Hesse School)30.217.5
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (Savannah-Chatham County)19.417.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hesse School)37.921.9
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Savannah-Chatham County)28.120.3
 7.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hesse School)77.378.9
 1.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Savannah-Chatham County)31.221.2
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13261022
 22.9%
African American285219
 23.2%
American Indian1316
 23.1%
Asian4837
 22.9%
Hispanic273297
 8.8%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White659400
 39.3%
Two or More Races4349
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%62.7%
 12%


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Hesse School ranks 692nd of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hesse School are 39% White, 29% Hispanic, 21% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Hesse School usually go on to attend:

High : Jenkins High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,022 students attended Hesse School.


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