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Ellis Elementary School

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Ellis Elementary School ranks 664 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

664^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Ellis Elementary School in Savannah, GA, serves 419 students in grades PK through 8 and is part of the Savannah-Chatham County district, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 46th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.

One of the most striking things about Ellis is its students' attendance. Only 6.1% of students are chronically absent, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 16.6% and the state average of 17.7%. This is a consistent strength—the rate has never exceeded 9.1% over the past five years. Nearby schools like Haven Elementary School (29.4%), Andrea B Williams Elementary School (24.2%), and Hodge Elementary School (21.7%) all have chronic absenteeism rates more than three times higher. Ellis also serves a more economically diverse student body, with 41.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, compared to over 95% at several neighboring schools. This mix of strong attendance and economic diversity gives Ellis a unique profile in the local landscape.

Academically, Ellis shows a fascinating pattern: its middle school grades are a clear standout. In 2025-2026, 8th-grade math proficiency hit 64.6% (vs. 31.7% district), science reached 51.6% (vs. 22.7% district), and social studies hit 48.4% (vs. 26.4% district). This upward trend is consistent—the previous year also showed strong 8th-grade results. In contrast, elementary grades are more mixed, with 3rd-grade math at 51.1% but dropping to 25% by 5th grade. While nearby Savannah Classical Academy Charter School outperforms Ellis in most subjects, Ellis achieves its results with lower spending per student ($22,316 vs. $24,894). For parents, this suggests a school where students may experience significant academic growth as they move into the upper grades, making it a potentially strong choice for families looking for a neighborhood school with a proven middle school program.

419

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,316

Per pupil spending ?

41.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

220 E 49th St
Savannah, GA 31405

(912) 395-5470

District: Savannah-Chatham County

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

African American:

32.2%

Two or more races:

10.5%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 56th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg32%

Georgia avg43%

Elementary school

664^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

151^st of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Savannah-Chatham County

117^th of 201Savannah-Chatham County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	664 of 1219	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.8	677 of 1238	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.6	667 of 1236	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.5	629 of 1223	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	702 of 1220	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.9	567 of 1214	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	444 of 1234	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	484 of 1209	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.8	542 of 1205	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.7	543 of 1233	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.1	446 of 1240	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.7	320 of 1231	74.0%	★★★★☆
2013	73.3	330 of 1225	73.1%	★★★★☆
2012	69.3	402 of 1201	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.7	496 of 1212	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.3	561 of 1183	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.3	577 of 1133	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.3	559 of 1134	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.4	452 of 1125	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.6	528 of 1101	52.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	10.5	876 of 892	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.6	847 of 870	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.5	799 of 876	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	645 of 1186	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.5	681 of 1224	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.2	606 of 1223	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.4	573 of 1212	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.4	691 of 1206	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.1	685 of 1183	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.7	672 of 1225	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	711 of 1220	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.0	738 of 1210	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.5	703 of 1209	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.6	546 of 700	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.7	453 of 769	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	422 of 772	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.7	357 of 775	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.2	484 of 779	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	151 of 578	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	64.1	180 of 585	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.9	199 of 578	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	248 of 569	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.8	219 of 558	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.6	133 of 542	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	55.2	225 of 559	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.8	210 of 543	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	216 of 539	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.6	270 of 545	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.4	139 of 537	74.1%	★★★★☆
2014	74.4	106 of 521	79.7%	★★★★☆
2013	78.8	65 of 527	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	77.1	88 of 508	82.7%	★★★★☆
2011	77.3	87 of 504	82.7%	★★★★☆
2010	77.7	74 of 494	85.0%	★★★★☆
2009	64.1	165 of 466	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.9	169 of 462	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.6	70 of 445	84.3%	★★★★☆
2006	81.0	51 of 420	87.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	146 of 550	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	65.8	170 of 567	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	88 of 558	84.2%	★★★★☆
2023	45.4	278 of 553	49.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	172 of 569	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.0	201 of 561	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.1	141 of 559	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	43.3	303 of 553	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	82 of 404	79.7%	★★★★☆
2025	59.0	156 of 415	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.8	141 of 417	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.1	93 of 429	78.3%	★★★★☆
2022	55.8	172 of 425	59.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2026)46th percentile~ school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)22nd percentile-24 vs school

African American (2025)2nd percentile-44 vs school

Middle school

White (2026)80th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)70th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies48%+8 vs state

Science48%+10 vs state

Mathematics41%-4 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, September 3, 2010

Ellis (Charles Ellis Montessori Academy) has recently become an application only school. It's an old school, very charming. My children have been going for 3 years now. They embrace all of the cultures that are a part of the school and include plenty of opportunities for the school community to get together. I chose to apply for Ellis after learning about the Montessori way of learning. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	419	43	9.7	41.5%	207 (49.4%)	135 (32.2%)	27 (6.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.5%)	40.4	664^th of 1219 public elementary schools	45.5%		40.8	677^th of 1238 public elementary schools	45.3%	13		51.1	33.3	25.0	31.5	46.9	64.6	45.5	51.6	48.4		$22,316	$746	$21,571
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	466	38	12.2	47.4%	173 (37.1%)	209 (44.8%)	32 (6.9%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.2%)	66	368^th of 1219 public elementary schools	69.8%		69.1	334^th of 1238 public elementary schools	73.0%	34		48.6	52.6	52.4				59.0				$19,365	$1,031	$18,333
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	284	21	13.5	85.9%	29 (10.2%)	227 (79.9%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	7.1	1182^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	3.0%		17.7	1035^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.4%	147		14.3	14.6	11.5	5.8	13.8	14.8	20.0	25.9	7.4		$17,533	$2,181	$15,352
Hodge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Clinch Street	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5200	420	30	14.2	95.2%	14 (3.3%)	366 (87.1%)	21 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.6%)	26.3	890^th of 1219 public elementary schools	27.0%		37.5	718^th of 1238 public elementary schools	42.0%	172		27.8	43.3	20.4				31.5				$20,087	$2,343	$17,743
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	349	32	11.0	93.1%	71 (20.3%)	175 (50.1%)	67 (19.2%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	87.7	152^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	87.5%		93.7	88^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.9%	64		64.9	75.5	70.6	47.1	52.0	83.8	94.1	80.7	87.1		$24,894	$322	$24,571
Gadsden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 May St	Savannah	31415	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5940	493	39	12.6	99.0%	4 (0.8%)	465 (94.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	28.3	858^th of 1219 public elementary schools	29.6%		14.4	1104^th of 1238 public elementary schools	10.8%	246		39.2	44.1	20.3				20.4				$19,668	$2,005	$17,663
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	414	39	10.6	93.0%	10 (2.4%)	365 (88.2%)	25 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	16.7	1048^th of 1219 public elementary schools	14.0%		11.8	1149^th of 1238 public elementary schools	7.2%	101		23.1	24.8	16.1				32.4				$20,839	$3,241	$17,597
Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5111 Dillon Ave	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6501	361	30	12.0	97.8%	5 (1.4%)	317 (87.8%)	28 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	12.3	1119^th of 1219 public elementary schools	8.2%		9	1198^th of 1238 public elementary schools	3.2%	79		29.3	13.0	10.6				25.5				$20,396	$2,169	$18,227
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	324	27	12.2	96.0%	12 (3.7%)	268 (82.7%)	31 (9.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)												$27,956	$1,532	$26,425
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	770	67	11.5	51.0%	193 (25.1%)	392 (50.9%)	73 (9.5%)	31 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (10.4%)	66	367^th of 1219 public elementary schools	69.9%		83.6	193^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	84.4%	174	76.8	46.7	62.8	42.2	62.1	60.9	60.4	42.7	50.0	63.3	64.6	$17,571	$758	$16,814

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellis Elementary School

Is Ellis Elementary School a good school?

Ellis Elementary School ranks 664^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ellis Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 419 students attended Ellis Elementary School.

What district is Ellis Elementary School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

What is the racial makeup of Ellis Elementary School?

Students at Ellis Elementary School are 49% White, 32% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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