The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)82%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)91%
90%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
11%
Black
(09-10)81%
37%
White
(09-10)12%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
85%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Islands Elementary School?
754 students attend Islands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Islands Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Islands Elementary School offer ?
Islands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Islands Elementary School part of?
Islands Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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