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Pooler Elementary School

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Pooler Elementary School ranks 868 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

868^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 29% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Pooler Elementary School in Pooler, GA, serves about 340 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district. The school has seen a rapid increase in economic need, with 85.6% of students now qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—up from 67.8% just three years ago. In response, per-student spending has climbed to $20,367, among the highest in the area, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 11.1:1.

There are several encouraging signs of momentum. Math proficiency improved dramatically in the lower grades between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026: 3rd grade jumped from 21.3% to 35.8% proficient, and 4th grade rose from 27.9% to 35.8%. Chronic absenteeism has also been cut nearly in half, dropping from 29.4% in 2022-2023 to 16.8%—now in line with the district and state averages. Science scores are trending upward, and in the most recent ELA data available, 3rd graders actually outperformed the district average. These gains suggest targeted interventions may be taking hold, even as the school's overall state ranking sits at the 29th percentile (868th out of 1,219 Georgia elementary schools).

Compared to nearby schools, Pooler Elementary sits in the lower-middle tier. It ranks below Garden City Elementary, Godley Station School, Rice Creek School, and West Chatham Elementary, but above Gould Elementary and Otis J Brock III Elementary. The school's 5th grade math proficiency (24.6%) trails several peers, but its 3rd grade math is more competitive. Notably, South Effingham Elementary, just 6 miles away in the Effingham County district, achieves 71.1% 3rd grade math proficiency with far lower poverty—highlighting the challenges Pooler faces, but also the potential for continued improvement as recent investments in staffing and attendance begin to pay off.

340

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,367

Per pupil spending ?

85.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

308 Holly Ave
Pooler, GA 31322

(912) 395-3625

District: Savannah-Chatham County

Students who attend Pooler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Chatham Middle School
High:	New Hampstead High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.9%

White:

29.1%

Hispanic:

25.9%

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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: Holding steady — 33rd percentile in 2016 → 29th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 47% meeting standards)

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

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg38%

Georgia avg47%

868^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 33% (2016) to bottom 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	27.6	868 of 1219	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.3	902 of 1238	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.8	807 of 1236	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.0	777 of 1223	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.3	709 of 1220	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.6	828 of 1214	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.8	850 of 1234	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.5	776 of 1209	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.1	873 of 1205	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.9	832 of 1233	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.5	677 of 1240	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	65.7	492 of 1231	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.5	399 of 1225	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.1	519 of 1201	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.9	734 of 1212	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.5	574 of 1183	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.8	406 of 1133	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.6	252 of 1134	77.8%	★★★★☆
2007	74.7	266 of 1125	76.4%	★★★★☆
2006	73.3	288 of 1101	73.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	19.9	727 of 828	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.7	583 of 892	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.8	629 of 879	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.4	446 of 876	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.9	1035 of 1186	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.4	854 of 1224	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.0	773 of 1223	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.3	858 of 1212	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.1	743 of 1206	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	10.4	488 of 503	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	17.0	532 of 583	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.3	503 of 565	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.7	345 of 516	33.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	37.6	710 of 1183	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.0	910 of 1225	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.0	834 of 1220	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.9	687 of 1210	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	666 of 1209	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	299 of 700	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	24.9	597 of 769	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.9	508 of 772	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	448 of 775	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.2	547 of 779	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2026)57th percentile+28 vs school

Male (2026)40th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)13th percentile-16 vs school

African American (2026)12th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)3rd percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science33%-11 vs state

Mathematics32%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, July 29, 2017

I love this school. The teachers are excellent and they really care about my child! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

I love that this is a small neighborhood school. My son has been there since PreK and the school is one of the reasons why we bought our home where we did. There are lots of chances for parents to be involved (PTA, Field trips, Chances to read to students, Book Fairs, School Dances, events for fathers) They also do things like the annual 5k that get the community involved as well. My son has really thrived there. He has had amazing teachers and they have a great gifted program. The school keeps us well informed with notes sent home and online.

My son has gone on field trips to Oatland Island, a pumpkin patch, Savannah Children's theater, the Post Office, and the Airport. He loved being able to participate in Jump Rope for heart and he is proud to show his bulldog pride on spirit day. I can't say enough good things about PES Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, May 6, 2010

The teachers are great. Its a small neighborhood school. My children have been there for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier. Chatham county's board of education leaves a lot to be desired. Black mold was found in the Pre K portable and the children were left in that building for almost a solid week after the mold was found. The School board showed very little interest in fixing the problem and as of 5/5/10 the entry to the new portable is mostly uncovered so the children and teachers are getting soaked when it rains. For the 2010-2011 school year we will be getting a new principal which is good because the current principal has become very complacent in her position. The asst principal Val Johnson does very little when it comes to discipline. As a volunteer parent I have seen children go to her for discipline issues and come back with candy. There is supposedly a zero tolerance policy on Bullying but My son's second grade class has several bullies in it 2 male 1 female and no matter how many complaints come to the office about these children nothing is done. They are still hitting, kicking, and making threats to the children. With the new change in leadership these problems should change. Pooler elementary is one of the better schools in Chatham county. Dr. Lockemy the superintendent is about as useful as a screen door on an outhouse. He talks about changes but the changes he wants to make include cutting special needs teachers, pre-k parent advocates, and other persons which parents need. There was even talk of Elementary school counselors and nurses being cut. This is unacceptable.

The school itself is good and will only get better when current administration leaves and is replaced by more competent personnel. It is the School board itself that blows more hot air than a hair dryer. Keep this in mind when moving to Chatham county. Currently if you live in Pooler your children will go to GROVES HIGH SCHOOL. this place is nothing but a daycare center. Students wander off during the day and no one is notified. There are gang problems in the area and this is just one of the worst schools in the state. 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
Pooler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	308 Holly Ave	Pooler	31322	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3625	340	31	11.1	85.6%	99 (29.1%)	122 (35.9%)	88 (25.9%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	27.6	868^th of 1219 public elementary schools	28.8%		26.3	902^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	27.1%	34		35.8	35.8	24.6				32.8				$20,367	$1,493	$18,874
West Chatham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Pine Barren Rd	Pooler	31322	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3600	796	54	14.6	77.0%	118 (14.8%)	466 (58.5%)	117 (14.7%)	23 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (8.7%)	40.9	660^th of 1219 public elementary schools	45.9%		32	808^th of 1238 public elementary schools	34.7%	148		40.4	39.5	39.0				40.0				$16,853	$1,507	$15,346
Godley Station School	Public	PK, KG-8	2135 Benton Blvd	Savannah	31407	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6000	1,585	107	14.8	60.8%	295 (18.6%)	734 (46.3%)	303 (19.1%)	130 (8.2%)	8 (0.5%)	10 (0.6%)	105 (6.6%)	43.7	634^th of 1219 public elementary schools	48.0%		39.4	697^th of 1238 public elementary schools	43.7%	63	100.0	42.8	40.0	39.9	31.3	25.9	33.9	44.9	13.5	40.0	87.8	$15,372	$1,042	$14,330
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4037 Kessler Ave	Garden City	31408	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6820	597	45	13.2	90.6%	33 (5.5%)	181 (30.3%)	360 (60.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	45.7	607^th of 1219 public elementary schools	50.2%		39.4	694^th of 1238 public elementary schools	43.9%	87		38.3	41.7	43.6				43.6				$17,250	$1,881	$15,369
Bloomingdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Highgate Blvd	Savannah	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3680	350	31	11.2	76.0%	156 (44.6%)	80 (22.9%)	88 (25.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	37.8	701^st of 1219 public elementary schools	42.5%		39.8	688^th of 1238 public elementary schools	44.4%	13		32.7	41.5	39.6				39.5				$24,483	$2,617	$21,867
New Hampstead K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1700 Highgate Blvd	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6200	1,118	78	14.3	78.5%	132 (11.8%)	431 (38.6%)	460 (41.1%)	19 (1.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.4%)	40.9	661^st of 1219 public elementary schools	45.8%		24	941^st of 1238 public elementary schools	24.0%	280		42.0	40.4	44.3	20.3	14.7	34.9	45.6	38.9	18.3		$15,696	$1,425	$14,271
South Effingham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	767 Kolic Helmey Rd	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 728-3801	863	64	13.5	33.4%	521 (60.4%)	116 (13.4%)	117 (13.6%)	54 (6.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (5.9%)	89.8	129^th of 1219 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.7	111^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.0%	18		71.1	71.7	65.0				69.2				$14,355	$300	$14,055
Gould Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4910 Pineland Dr	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5400	559	52	10.7	92.7%	59 (10.6%)	234 (41.9%)	213 (38.1%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.8%)	29.8	837^th of 1219 public elementary schools	31.3%		28	874^th of 1238 public elementary schools	29.4%	37		43.7	34.6	25.0				30.4				$20,594	$2,159	$18,434
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	301 Buckhalter Rd	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4070	216	13	17.1	73.1%	73 (33.8%)	79 (36.6%)	43 (19.9%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.9%)	17.4	1043^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	14.4%		11.3	1159^th of 1238 public elementary schools	6.4%	116		28.6	37.5	15.0				15.0				$21,512	$2,113	$19,399
Rice Creek School	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Mulberry Ave	Port Wentworth	31407	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4100	1,011	74	13.6	74.6%	115 (11.4%)	599 (59.2%)	209 (20.7%)	22 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	61 (6.0%)	43.3	637^th of 1219 public elementary schools	47.7%		35.1	751^st of 1238 public elementary schools	39.3%	114		41.9	54.9	36.4	23.7	28.3	30.8	39.1	30.9	17.2		$16,552	$1,604	$14,948

Frequently Asked Questions about Pooler Elementary School

What district is Pooler Elementary School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

Is Pooler Elementary School a good school?

Pooler Elementary School ranks 868^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Pooler Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Pooler Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pooler Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Chatham Middle School
High : New Hampstead High School

What is the racial makeup of Pooler Elementary School?

Students at Pooler Elementary School are 36% African American, 29% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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