Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Savannah, Georgia 31405 · Savannah-Chatham County
#202 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#11241 of 50,301 nationally
About Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is a public elementary located in Savannah, in the Savannah-Chatham County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 466 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 202nd of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 466.
There are 46 schools in Savannah; Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks 5th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jacob G. Smith Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ellis Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students · 1.2 km away
Savannah Arts Academy
Savannah · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students · 1.3 km away
DeRenne Middle School
Savannah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 1.9 km away
Heard Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 2.0 km away
Haven Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 2.2 km away
School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low
Savannah · Public other · Grades PK–12
605 students · 2.3 km away
Jenkins High School
Savannah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 2.3 km away
Beach High School
Savannah · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students · 2.5 km away
Hodge Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students · 2.5 km away
Susie King Taylor Community School
Savannah · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
284 students · 2.6 km away
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East Laurens Elementary School
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East Fannin Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jacob G. Smith Elementary School a good school?
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #202 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jacob G. Smith Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks #202 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #11241 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jacob G. Smith Elementary School?
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School had 466 students in 2025.
Is Jacob G. Smith Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jacob G. Smith Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jacob G. Smith Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.