Ellis Elementary School vs Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Savannah, Georgia | Jacob G. Smith Elementary School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,308 | #202 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #17787 of 50,301 | #11241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 419 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 60.6).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 47.4%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 419.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ellis Elementary School better than Jacob G. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ellis Elementary School and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 419. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Ellis Elementary School is 318th of 1,308 and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is 202nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).